Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected]Page 1 Tahiti is ALL we do! Our NEW 2014 Brochure is Out now! Monday 24th March 2014 Today’s issue of TD Travel Daily today has seven pages of news & photos, plus full pages from: • AA Appointments • Driveaway Holidays • Consolidated Travel Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected]Page 1 Our chefs’ world-class credentials are revealed on every plate. LEARN MORE > *Conditions apply. Contact APT for full terms & conditions. Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd ABN 44 004 684 619 Lic. No. 30112 APT309 LUXURY SMALL SHIPS Private Yacht Cruises in Europe, Asia, The Americas, Indian Ocean, Antarctica, Middle East & The Kimberley NEW 2014/15 BROCHURE OUT NOW! SUPERDEAL SAVINGS OF UP TO $3,400 PER COUPLE* Voting closes 18 April 14 NTIA Best Agency Support Service VOTE NOW FOR SABRE PACIFIC AFTA website revamp THE Australian Federaon of Travel Agents has confirmed plans to roll out its new look website (TD 28 Feb) next week. GM of Accreditaon Gary O’Riordan said the portal features a secure “parcipant zone” where approved ATAS members can access “useful business support tools and templates” and more. Clark still confident in QF EMIRATES president and coo Tim Clark has admied Qantas’ financial woes over the past year has made its strategic partnership with the Gulf carrier challenging. London’s The Telegraph reports Clark saying QF boss Alan Joyce has needed to focus his aenon on rescuing the Qantas Group in the past 12 months, as the pair prepare to celebrate the one year anniversary of their alliance. “It hasn’t helped that they [Qantas] have had problems,” Clark told the UK newspaper. “When that happens to a relavely small group, there are other things that fall slightly by the wayside. “I’m not saying for a moment that Alan has let our relaonship between the two companies and the endgame . . . slip, it’s just that he has got quite a tough situaon on his hands.” Clark did however defend EK’s decision to enter into an alliance with the Australian flag carrier. Quesoned if Emirates may have backed the “wrong horse” through its only global airline hook-up (outside of codeshare arrangements) with QF, Clark said, “No...the partnership is doing what we thought it would do.” Driveaway reminder AGENTS are being reminded they have just one week to take advantage of Driveaway Holidays’ earlybird offers of discounted prices, bonus offers and free days for car hire, motorhome rental & Peugeot leasing - more on page 9. *Conditions apply. Freestyle Holidays is operated by Pinpoint Travel Group MALDIVES FOR EVERYONE KURUMBA MALDIVES 4 nights, includes 1 FREE night Breakfast Transfers $559 fr per person VIVANTA BY TAJ - CORAL REEF RESORT 4 nights, includes 1 FREE night Breakfast FREE transfers $959 fr per person Family breaks, overwater escapes, all-inclusive offers and more! MALDIVES BROCHURE OUT NOW! CLICK FOR MORE DEALS OR CALL 1300 665 470
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AFTA website revampTHE Australian Federation of
Travel Agents has confirmed plans to roll out its new look website (TD 28 Feb) next week
GM of Accreditation Gary OrsquoRiordan said the portal features a secure ldquoparticipant zonerdquo where approved ATAS members can access ldquouseful business support tools and templatesrdquo and more
Clark still confident in QFEmiraTEs president and coo
Tim Clark has admitted Qantasrsquo financial woes over the past year has made its strategic partnership with the Gulf carrier challenging
Londonrsquos The Telegraph reports Clark saying QF boss Alan Joyce has needed to focus his attention on rescuing the Qantas Group in the past 12 months as the pair prepare to celebrate the one year anniversary of their alliance
ldquoIt hasnrsquot helped that they [Qantas] have had problemsrdquo Clark told the UK newspaper
ldquoWhen that happens to a relatively small group there are other things that fall slightly by the wayside
ldquoIrsquom not saying for a moment
that Alan has let our relationship between the two companies and the endgamethinspthinspthinsp slip itrsquos just that he has got quite a tough situation on his handsrdquo
Clark did however defend EKrsquos decision to enter into an alliance with the Australian flag carrier
Questioned if Emirates may have backed the ldquowrong horserdquo through its only global airline hook-up (outside of codeshare arrangements) with QF Clark said ldquoNothe partnership is doing what we thought it would dordquo
Driveaway reminderagEnTs are being reminded
they have just one week to take advantage of Driveaway Holidaysrsquo earlybird offers of discounted prices bonus offers and free days for car hire motorhome rental amp Peugeot leasing - more on page 9
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4 nights includes 1 FREE night Breakfast FREE transfers
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Family breaks overwater escapes all-inclusive offers and more
NZ Tourism 2025 strategyTourism New Zealand and Air
New Zealand have endorsed a new framework launched today to align to Tourism Industry Association of New Zealandrsquos new Tourism 2025 strategy
TIANZrsquos ldquoshared visionrdquo aims to lift tourismrsquos share of revenue to the New Zealand economy to
NZ$41 billion by 2025 - nearly double the current NZ$24 billion
Tourism 2025 - Growing Value Together will primarily look to grow New Zealandrsquos share of the global middle-class traveller and ldquomore competitiverdquo products to encourage domestic tourism
CEO Martin Sneddon said the ambitious strategy was required to combat a drop in visitor spend
ldquoTen years ago tourism was the toast of the New Zealand economy growing at 6 a year and the countryrsquos number one export earnerrdquo he said
ldquoRecently itrsquos been a different story the global financial crisis and the Christchurch earthquake have knocked the industry backrdquo
TNZ chief exec Kevin Bowler said the strategy would mean ldquofocusing on the right marketsrdquo and placing greater emphasis on emerging Asian economies as well as domestically across the Tasman the Pacific Rim amp beyond
Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon said collaborating was key for ldquoour collective potential as an industry to be realisedrdquo
CLiCK HErE to view the report
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Azamara scoping AusTHE boss at Azamara Club
Cruises has revealed the company is mulling additional ports of call in Australia
Azamara is deploying one of its two vessels in Aussie waters for the first time in 2015 visiting Darwin Cairns Port Douglas Thursday Island and Cooktown
However president amp ceo Larry Pimentel has indicated via social media that scouts are analysing other potential destinations
In Australia and speaking at a Cruiseco Australia event on Fri Pimentel disclosed via Twitter that the Azamara team ldquoexplores Australian ports for possible deployment expansion in the regionrdquo adding ldquoStay tunedrdquo
APT Canada pre-2015a PrE-rELEasE brochure for
APTrsquos 2015 Canada amp Alaska with Mississippi River Cruising program has been released offering a price freeze on 2014 costs when booked by 31 May
It features five Rockies land amp Alaska cruise (Holland America or Princess Cruises) holidays along with two trips through Americarsquos Deep South that include a voyage on Queen of the Mississippi - for more details CLiCK HErE
More new brochures on page 6
NTIA voting beginsTHE day has finally arrived -
voting opened this morning for the 2014 National Travel Industry Awards with a bumper number of nominees as first revealed last Thu by Travel Daily
Voting closes at 5pm AEST on Thu 17 Apr - to lodge your votes click on the buttons below
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Domestic holiday intention uproy Morgan data suggests
there has been an increase in the number of Australianrsquos planning to holiday in their own backyard over the next 12 months
According to the Roy Morgan Research Holiday Tracking Survey for Jan 56 (or 109 million) Aussies are intending to take a vacation on home soil up slightly from 55 12 months ago but a fraction down on two years ago
Seven out of ten Australians are planning a holiday of some type
the survey found two percentage points more than in 2013 with 10 considering a trip abroad - up one percentage point
ldquoHoliday intention for 2014 is slightly higher than the same time last year but still down from two years agordquo Roy Morgan Research international director of tourism amp travel Jane Ianniello said
ldquoThe good news for the domestic market is that the weakening Australian dollar may already be encouraging more people to holiday domesticallyrdquo Ianniello added
Dubai Opera HouseEmaar has announced plans to
build a new 2000 seat multi-use venue in Downtown Dubai
lsquoDubai Operarsquo will form the focal point of Dubairsquos Opera District - a new hub to promote the arts culture and events scene
It will be used to showcase opera theatre concerts art exhibitions orchestra film sports events and other events
Developers say Dubai Opera is ldquoenvisaged to be as iconic in appearance as the world-famous Sydney Opera Houserdquo
Dubai Opera (pictured) is styled on a traditional sailing vessel of the UAE a classic wooden dhow
SFO gift pack winnerCongraTs to Andrea Inturrisi
from HRG Australia who was the Fri winner of last weekrsquos mini-comp that featured in TD courtesy of San Francisco Travel
Andrea has won a San Francisco prize pack which includes movies filmed in the city Ghirardelli chocolates CD soundtrack San Francisco CityPass and more
GCCL Sea Cloud buygrand Circle Cruise Line
has acquired the River Cloud II river cruise ship from Sea Cloud Cruises for an undisclosed sum
The deal will see GCCL take over operation of the vessel in Mar 2015 operating it from Bordeaux in France as MS Chanson
aZamara Club Cruises global ceo Larry Pimentel is visiting Australia this week in relation to the luxury linersquos local sailings due to take place next year
However it appears his trip hasnrsquot been entirely smooth sailing according to a number of tweets posted last week
In the first of four Pimentel was quite critical of having to wait more than two hours to check in to the Sofitel Brisbane
A second tweet referred to the lack of a response to his tweet from the hotel group with his frustrations compounded next when his luggage was misplaced and his in-room shower broke
But not everything went awry for Pimentel who said he was very impressed with the speedy ePassport service at BNE Airport
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Faster rental pick-upavis Budget Group has rolled
out a new expedited check-out service for customers who pre-pay their rentals in the US
Offered to customers booking online at aviscom or budgetcom who select the lsquoPay Nowrsquo option the service provides a new express lane at Avis and Budget rental counters
Itrsquos available at more than 100 rental facilities in the United States including Los Angeles San Francisco Boston Washington DC Dallas Denver and Honolulu
Sunlover brings north to south
agEnTs in Sydney and Melbourne were recently given an opportunity to meet with 22 different suppliers from Tropical North Queensland as part of a roadshow with Sunlover Holidays earlier this month
Around 150 retail consultants attended the two events to learn more about the wide variety of tourism offerings in the far north
An opportunity to win a place on an upcoming Tourism Tropical North Queensland Sunlover mega-famil with air from Jetstar was also on the roadshow menu
Suppliers in attendance included Coral Princess Cruises Flames of the Forest Jungle Surfing Parker
Travel Collection Sheraton Port Douglas Accor Skyrail and more
The group of 22 suppliers are pictured above with some of the team from Sunlover Holidays
QFFF dbl point promoQanTas Frequent Flyer has
launched a new promotion on all Australian InterContinental Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels offering double points for three days on stays before 31 Dec
mEanWHiLE QFFF has released a video which details the process of loading on the Qantas Card in multiple currencies wherever MasterCard is accepted
The clip - dubbed lsquoDid you know Qantas Cashrsquo - features Qantas Ambassador and retired dolphin trainer David Whitehill - to view the video CLiCK HErE
Rydges China readyrydgEs Hotels amp Resorts has
stepped up its awareness of the Chinese market by introducing a visitors program for travellers from China at 14 properties in Australia and New Zealand
The program provides services specifically for the Chinese guest such as access to Chinese TV channels welcome kits local maps and Chinese-speaking staff
Aus long-haul appeal strongnorTH Americans have the
greatest urge to travel to Australia according to new data of the nationrsquos long-haul markets released in a TripAdvisor report
The study found Americans and Canadians were the fastest growing markets for interest in Australia up 44 and 30 year-on-year respectively based on interest in Australian properties listed on the firmrsquos website
They were followed by Brazilians (27) Malaysians (19) and next
up was domestic travellersTripAdvisor said the accelerated
appeal of Australia bodes well for local hospitality businesses
Australasia territory manager TripAdvisor for Business Avril Carter said interest in Aussie accom on the site had spiked 15 ldquoconfirming Australia as a much loved amp desired destination by travellers from both near amp afar
The most popular Australian cities for international travellers for the 12 months to Jan 2014 were Sydney Melbourne amp Perth
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Airport Services Manager (Full Time MEL based)In this role you will ensure that Airport Operations in all areas run smoothly in a cost effective manner and conform to safety and security requirements Essential to this role is ensuring that customers are provided with the Qatar Airways 5 Star service promise thus creating a competitive advantage for Qatar Airways in all ground products and servicesAbout You You will have a minimum of 5 years experience within an airline customer service environment or Ground Handling (GHA) operations environment including varying supervisory and management roles Extensive overall knowledge of all areas of airport operations is requiredHow to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 10 April 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=73603
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Honkers visitor dipausTraLian overnight stays in
Hong Kong slumped 102 year-on-year in Jan nearly double the overall long-haul figure
Overnights were down about 5000 from the Australian market with the USA the next closest in terms of depreciation at -85
Hong Kongrsquos long-haul markets accumulated 240700 stays in Jan dropping from 255375 the year prior or down 57
Across all markets Hong Kong recorded close to 234 million overnight stays during the month - a growth jump of 157
5-Star heli 15 commagEnTs are being extended
15 commission for bookings made direct with Las Vegas-based 5 Star Helicopter Tours
The company provides a range of tours to the Grand Canyon and over The Strip and can customise itineraries for groups private-charters and weddings - see www5starhelicoptertourscom
India LCC meals extraair India Regionalrsquos low-cost
offshoot Alliance Air is now charging passengers for all meals onboard its domestic services
Effective last Fri lsquoBuy on Boardrsquo meals will be available on all Alliance Air operated flights
Asiana A380 routessouTH Korean carrier Asiana
Airlines has earmarked four initial destinations for its A380 aircraft going into service in Jun incl Toyko Narita and Hong Kong
The Star Alliance member also revealed it plans to upgrade the current aircraft used on its long-haul routes to Osaka Kansai and Bangkok from Seoul Incheon to superjumbos from 24 and 25 Jul
OZrsquos 495-seat A380s offer 12 First amp 66 Business Class seats
Hobbit lures NZ visitsonE in every seven holiday-
makers to New Zealand between Oct-Dec 2013 cited The Hobbit trilogy as part of their reason for travelling to the country
Tourism New Zealand ceo Kevin Bowler said ldquoIt is clear our 100 Pure New Zealand 100 Middle-earth campaign is delivering significant value - and has been a success from every anglerdquo
Markets most motivated to visit NZ due to The Hobbit were the Germans USA China and Brits
Rovos discounted railafriCa wholesaler Bench
International is offering a $270 saving per couple from the price of a two-day trip aboard South Africarsquos famed Rovos Rail journey
The deal applies to a number of 2014 departures in either direction with the trip now priced from $1550ppts - 1300 237 422
FC agents feel a need for speed
EigHT Flight Centre consultants from stores across Victoria were treated to a mix of traditional and non-traditional Fiji all in the one tour as they powered along Fijirsquos Sigatoka River to visit a remote village for a taste of local life
While on the safari the group visited the tribal chiefrsquos bure partook in some authentic kava and tucked into a gourmet lunch before enjoying an all-singing all-dancing farewell from the tribe
The experience was part of a four-day Pacific Destinationz famil to the Pacific island nation which also saw the group explore many of the highlights of Fiji
Sigatoka River Safari is now a firmly established staple in the
Fiji tourism landscape having just celebrated its 8th birthday
The group is pictured above prior to their white-knuckle ride down the river packed with many twists and 360deg turns
Valid for sales till 31MAR2014 | Selected travel validity | Price quoted is for per person inclusive of taxes correct at 18MAR2014 and based on 9W SYD-BRU return flights | Taxes may vary according to routing and until ticketed | Premiegravere Class refers to Jet Airwaysrsquo Business Class | Further terms and conditions apply
For details refer to your GDS or call Jet Airways at 1300 304 553
Jet Airways promotional fares from Australia to London Brussels and Paris
This week Travel Daily is giving away three nights accommodation for two at the Regent BaliSituated on the south east coast of Bali where the spectacular coral reef is complimentary by picture-postcard swaying palms white sandy beaches and tempting turquoise waters Regent Bali invites you to explore its four-acre estate of stunning tropical gardens and private beachFor your chance to win answer correctly four questions featured in TD from Monday to Thursday this week plus answer the final question featured on Friday Email all your answers by COB on Fri 28th Mar tobalitraveldailycomau
In what town is Regent Bali located
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QR working DjiboutiQaTar Airways will introduce
a new thrice weekly non-stop service from Doha to Djibouti commencing 27 Jul
The service will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft
Djiboutirsquos addition comes as QR prepares to launch new flights to Philadelphia and Larnaca in Apr Edinburgh and Istanbul Sabiha in May Miami and Tokyo Haneda in Jun and DallasFt Worth in Jul
Spirit Boot CampmorE than 500 guests aboard
Carnival Spirit participated today in what has been billed as the ldquoworld firstrdquo Biggest Boot Camp at Sea on the shiprsquos top deck
The class was led by celebrity fitness instructor Shannan Ponton - Carnival Cruise Linesrsquo first Australian ambassador
New Kakadu identitynorTHErn
Territory-based travel amp tourism firm Gagudju Dreaming has relaunched as Kakadu Tourism with a new logo
The companyrsquos businesses include Crocodile Hotel Cooinda Lodge Yellow Water Cruises and Spirt of Kakadu Adventure Tours
The move aims to make it easier for intrsquol and domestic tourists to identify the grouprsquos products
SQ Reception launchsingaPorE Airlines has
opened its First Class Check-In Reception at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal Two this month
The reception facility is available to the carrierrsquos First Class and Solitaire PPS Club members
Brochures of the Week
APT - Luxury Small Ships 201415Two new ships have been added to the APT Small Ship range for the new season with the 132-cabin LrsquoAustral cruising in Canada and Alaska while the 44-cabin MV Tere Moana can be booked for guests wishing to sail the Mediterranean Both small-ship and expedition voyages are available in Europe Cuba Norway Antarctica Papua New Guinea Greece and more with a total of 30 itineraries seven of which are new
Voyages offer high 12 crew to guest ratios to ensure superior service
Creative Holidays - Hawaii 201415On the back of record Australian visitor numbers to Hawaii comes the latest guide to the Aloha state which again is packed with a host of new features Exclusive Creative Club deals are widespread along with an expanded property range outside of Waikiki meaning there is more to see and a wider choice of places to stay on three other major islands and on the Oahu North Shore A range of suggested self-drive journeys
have also been developed for guests wishing to move at their own pace
Eastern Europe Travel - Eastern Europe 2014Featuring Luftner Cruisesrsquo Amadeus Brilliant on the cover this guide to many of the countries behind the former Iron Curtain now offer some of the worldrsquos most attractive and enticing tourist drawcards Fully escorted coach tours of Poland the Balkans and Romania feature along with stopover itineraries in Warsaw Krakow Vienna and Budapest among more New Danube cruises offer great flexibility while a new
10-day Budapest to Istanbul tour includes deluxe rail and will be popular
Qantas Holidays - Arabian Peninsula 201415Fresh onto agent shelves last week is the first ever standalone Arabian Peninsula brochure from Qantas Holidays The guide to the fascinating region features 24 pages full of information on a wide variety of hotels luxury resort destinations and their features sightseeing tours and transfers to and from airports wharves and more Destinations covered include Dubai Abu Dhabi and Oman High room allotments at
many properties will ensure bookings can also be confirmed on the spot
2014-2015
ARABIAN PENINSULA
EastErn EuropE
2014
Central Europe | Balkans
Carriers improve in Feb OTPoffiCiaL government data into
on-time running statistics from major Australian airlines for Feb has reported a major year-on-year improvement in departures arrivals and cancellations
Qantas in particular achieved its highest on-time departures and arrivals figures in more than a decade at 925 with airport records broken in Perth amp Darwin
New personal best departure results were also recorded in Brisbane Adelaide amp Townsville
Qantas Domestic ceo Lyell Strambi said despite the carrierrsquos current financial challenges QFrsquos operational performance ldquohas never been strongerrdquo and was a leading factor for Qantas pax
Not far behind was Virgin Australia itself surpassing 91 for on-schedule departures with Jetstar amp Tigerair both above 80
The results were a huge jump on the 773 average score noted for departures one year earlier
Cancellations were also minimal with only QantasLink above 2 while Qantas Jetstar Tigerair and REX all recorded less than 1 for flights not operating
The musical chairs game for the
most punctual airport sending flights away shifted to Mount Isa who recorded a 958 score
mEanWHiLE overall figures on the Australian domestic landscape showed just over 5 million pax flew within the country in Jan an increase of 32 year-on-year
Capacity and revenue paying passengers both jumped leaving average industry-wide load factors on measured routes down 01
East-coast trunk routes all continued to perform strongly with MEL to Sunshine Coast seeing the biggest improvement with pax numbers up 373
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week Travel Dailyrsquos Monday featureIf your firm is releasing a new brochure yoursquod like to make the industry aware of send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries including a PDF of the front cover and contact details to brochurestraveldailycomau
Rd 6 Winner
CONGRATULATIONS
Ann McCauleyfrom Landmark Travel
Ann is the top point scorer for Round 6 of Travel Dailyrsquos
Super 15 Rugby industry footy tipping competition and has won an Emirates
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business events news
Monday 24th Mar 2014
Throughout March Travel Daily is giving readers the chance to win a five night holiday to Queenstown for two valued at over $3500 courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand
The prize includes two return economy class airfares from capital cities in Australia to Queenstown with Air New Zealand five nights accommodation at Millennium Queenstown a 3-day ski pass and rental from NZ SKI and Kawarau Bridge Tandem bungy tickets from AJ Hackett
Every day this month Travel Daily will ask a different NZ-related question The subscriber with the most correct entries and the most creative response to the final question will win this magical holiday
Q16 In October 2014 Air New Zealand begins flying the next generation 787-9 Dreamliner to which
Australian cityEmail your answers to newzealandcomptraveldailycomau
WIN A MAGICAL WINTER ESCAPE TO
NEW ZEALAND
Click here for terms amp conditions
AampK Private TouringaBErCromBiE amp Kent has
released an ldquoaffordablerdquo range of new Connections Private Touring choices departing in 2014
The trips are pitched as being designed for solo travellers or twin share and include a seven-day holiday in Botswana in Aug (06 amp 13 Aug) to the Okavango Delta priced from $6060ppts
AampKrsquos nine-day Sri Lanka Tea amp Temples itinerary departing on 06 13 20 amp 27 Sep is available from $1695ppts or the eight-day Peru Inca Delights on either 0512 19 amp 26 Oct leads in at $3220ppts
Other options in the range visit China in Nov amp Vietnam in Dec
Kiwi mountain guidesmounTain guiding company
Queenstown Mountain Holidays has commenced operation on New Zealandrsquos South Island today
The firm offers professionally guided ascents of NZrsquos highest mountains - Mt Cook Mt Aspiring and Mt Tasman - in addition to guided backcountry skiing and helicopter accessed hiking trails in NZrsquos Southern Alps - more info at queenstownmountainholidayscom
CPT appointmentsCroWnE Plaza Terrigal has
named Lachlan Walker as its new general manager amid a shake-up of the hotelrsquos management team
Other changes see Ruth Mason appointed as Crowne Meetings Director Logan Daley recruited as food amp beverage manager and three sous chefs employed
New Trsquoport APAC md marK Meehan has been
promoted to the role of managing director Asia-Pacific for global travel GDS provider Travelport
Meehan has held a number of management positions in his 15 years working with the firm
BT boosts EY crsquoshareLaTvian flag carrier AirBaltic
has expanded its codeshare pact with Etihad Airways with new routes added to the agreement
BT codes will now feature on EY flights from Abu Dhabi amp Riga to AMS BRU FRA MUC and ZRH
Sheraton Mel getting into gearLEading up to the
Australian Grand Prix recently the Sheraton Melbourne hosted its first event in the form of a special cocktail reception with Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton as the official guest of honour
Guests at the event were all members of the Starwood Preferred Guest Moments loyalty program who had bid for a chance to join the event attended by the race ace
Ten guests could also bid for an opportunity for a one-on-one meet and greet at the event
Hamilton won the 2008 Formula One World Championship title
and now drives for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team
Sheraton Melbourne due to officially open to the public at the end of this month is pictured above with Lewis Hamilton
Rd 1 Results
CONGRATULATIONSLeanne McMillan
from Travel CTM
Leanne is the top point scorer for Round 1 of Travel Dailyrsquos
AFL industry footy tipping competition and has won
a double admission pass to Taronga Zoo with a koala
encounter
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NZ Tourism 2025 strategyTourism New Zealand and Air
New Zealand have endorsed a new framework launched today to align to Tourism Industry Association of New Zealandrsquos new Tourism 2025 strategy
TIANZrsquos ldquoshared visionrdquo aims to lift tourismrsquos share of revenue to the New Zealand economy to
NZ$41 billion by 2025 - nearly double the current NZ$24 billion
Tourism 2025 - Growing Value Together will primarily look to grow New Zealandrsquos share of the global middle-class traveller and ldquomore competitiverdquo products to encourage domestic tourism
CEO Martin Sneddon said the ambitious strategy was required to combat a drop in visitor spend
ldquoTen years ago tourism was the toast of the New Zealand economy growing at 6 a year and the countryrsquos number one export earnerrdquo he said
ldquoRecently itrsquos been a different story the global financial crisis and the Christchurch earthquake have knocked the industry backrdquo
TNZ chief exec Kevin Bowler said the strategy would mean ldquofocusing on the right marketsrdquo and placing greater emphasis on emerging Asian economies as well as domestically across the Tasman the Pacific Rim amp beyond
Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon said collaborating was key for ldquoour collective potential as an industry to be realisedrdquo
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Azamara scoping AusTHE boss at Azamara Club
Cruises has revealed the company is mulling additional ports of call in Australia
Azamara is deploying one of its two vessels in Aussie waters for the first time in 2015 visiting Darwin Cairns Port Douglas Thursday Island and Cooktown
However president amp ceo Larry Pimentel has indicated via social media that scouts are analysing other potential destinations
In Australia and speaking at a Cruiseco Australia event on Fri Pimentel disclosed via Twitter that the Azamara team ldquoexplores Australian ports for possible deployment expansion in the regionrdquo adding ldquoStay tunedrdquo
APT Canada pre-2015a PrE-rELEasE brochure for
APTrsquos 2015 Canada amp Alaska with Mississippi River Cruising program has been released offering a price freeze on 2014 costs when booked by 31 May
It features five Rockies land amp Alaska cruise (Holland America or Princess Cruises) holidays along with two trips through Americarsquos Deep South that include a voyage on Queen of the Mississippi - for more details CLiCK HErE
More new brochures on page 6
NTIA voting beginsTHE day has finally arrived -
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Domestic holiday intention uproy Morgan data suggests
there has been an increase in the number of Australianrsquos planning to holiday in their own backyard over the next 12 months
According to the Roy Morgan Research Holiday Tracking Survey for Jan 56 (or 109 million) Aussies are intending to take a vacation on home soil up slightly from 55 12 months ago but a fraction down on two years ago
Seven out of ten Australians are planning a holiday of some type
the survey found two percentage points more than in 2013 with 10 considering a trip abroad - up one percentage point
ldquoHoliday intention for 2014 is slightly higher than the same time last year but still down from two years agordquo Roy Morgan Research international director of tourism amp travel Jane Ianniello said
ldquoThe good news for the domestic market is that the weakening Australian dollar may already be encouraging more people to holiday domesticallyrdquo Ianniello added
Dubai Opera HouseEmaar has announced plans to
build a new 2000 seat multi-use venue in Downtown Dubai
lsquoDubai Operarsquo will form the focal point of Dubairsquos Opera District - a new hub to promote the arts culture and events scene
It will be used to showcase opera theatre concerts art exhibitions orchestra film sports events and other events
Developers say Dubai Opera is ldquoenvisaged to be as iconic in appearance as the world-famous Sydney Opera Houserdquo
Dubai Opera (pictured) is styled on a traditional sailing vessel of the UAE a classic wooden dhow
SFO gift pack winnerCongraTs to Andrea Inturrisi
from HRG Australia who was the Fri winner of last weekrsquos mini-comp that featured in TD courtesy of San Francisco Travel
Andrea has won a San Francisco prize pack which includes movies filmed in the city Ghirardelli chocolates CD soundtrack San Francisco CityPass and more
GCCL Sea Cloud buygrand Circle Cruise Line
has acquired the River Cloud II river cruise ship from Sea Cloud Cruises for an undisclosed sum
The deal will see GCCL take over operation of the vessel in Mar 2015 operating it from Bordeaux in France as MS Chanson
aZamara Club Cruises global ceo Larry Pimentel is visiting Australia this week in relation to the luxury linersquos local sailings due to take place next year
However it appears his trip hasnrsquot been entirely smooth sailing according to a number of tweets posted last week
In the first of four Pimentel was quite critical of having to wait more than two hours to check in to the Sofitel Brisbane
A second tweet referred to the lack of a response to his tweet from the hotel group with his frustrations compounded next when his luggage was misplaced and his in-room shower broke
But not everything went awry for Pimentel who said he was very impressed with the speedy ePassport service at BNE Airport
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Faster rental pick-upavis Budget Group has rolled
out a new expedited check-out service for customers who pre-pay their rentals in the US
Offered to customers booking online at aviscom or budgetcom who select the lsquoPay Nowrsquo option the service provides a new express lane at Avis and Budget rental counters
Itrsquos available at more than 100 rental facilities in the United States including Los Angeles San Francisco Boston Washington DC Dallas Denver and Honolulu
Sunlover brings north to south
agEnTs in Sydney and Melbourne were recently given an opportunity to meet with 22 different suppliers from Tropical North Queensland as part of a roadshow with Sunlover Holidays earlier this month
Around 150 retail consultants attended the two events to learn more about the wide variety of tourism offerings in the far north
An opportunity to win a place on an upcoming Tourism Tropical North Queensland Sunlover mega-famil with air from Jetstar was also on the roadshow menu
Suppliers in attendance included Coral Princess Cruises Flames of the Forest Jungle Surfing Parker
Travel Collection Sheraton Port Douglas Accor Skyrail and more
The group of 22 suppliers are pictured above with some of the team from Sunlover Holidays
QFFF dbl point promoQanTas Frequent Flyer has
launched a new promotion on all Australian InterContinental Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels offering double points for three days on stays before 31 Dec
mEanWHiLE QFFF has released a video which details the process of loading on the Qantas Card in multiple currencies wherever MasterCard is accepted
The clip - dubbed lsquoDid you know Qantas Cashrsquo - features Qantas Ambassador and retired dolphin trainer David Whitehill - to view the video CLiCK HErE
Rydges China readyrydgEs Hotels amp Resorts has
stepped up its awareness of the Chinese market by introducing a visitors program for travellers from China at 14 properties in Australia and New Zealand
The program provides services specifically for the Chinese guest such as access to Chinese TV channels welcome kits local maps and Chinese-speaking staff
Aus long-haul appeal strongnorTH Americans have the
greatest urge to travel to Australia according to new data of the nationrsquos long-haul markets released in a TripAdvisor report
The study found Americans and Canadians were the fastest growing markets for interest in Australia up 44 and 30 year-on-year respectively based on interest in Australian properties listed on the firmrsquos website
They were followed by Brazilians (27) Malaysians (19) and next
up was domestic travellersTripAdvisor said the accelerated
appeal of Australia bodes well for local hospitality businesses
Australasia territory manager TripAdvisor for Business Avril Carter said interest in Aussie accom on the site had spiked 15 ldquoconfirming Australia as a much loved amp desired destination by travellers from both near amp afar
The most popular Australian cities for international travellers for the 12 months to Jan 2014 were Sydney Melbourne amp Perth
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Airport Services Manager (Full Time MEL based)In this role you will ensure that Airport Operations in all areas run smoothly in a cost effective manner and conform to safety and security requirements Essential to this role is ensuring that customers are provided with the Qatar Airways 5 Star service promise thus creating a competitive advantage for Qatar Airways in all ground products and servicesAbout You You will have a minimum of 5 years experience within an airline customer service environment or Ground Handling (GHA) operations environment including varying supervisory and management roles Extensive overall knowledge of all areas of airport operations is requiredHow to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 10 April 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=73603
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Honkers visitor dipausTraLian overnight stays in
Hong Kong slumped 102 year-on-year in Jan nearly double the overall long-haul figure
Overnights were down about 5000 from the Australian market with the USA the next closest in terms of depreciation at -85
Hong Kongrsquos long-haul markets accumulated 240700 stays in Jan dropping from 255375 the year prior or down 57
Across all markets Hong Kong recorded close to 234 million overnight stays during the month - a growth jump of 157
5-Star heli 15 commagEnTs are being extended
15 commission for bookings made direct with Las Vegas-based 5 Star Helicopter Tours
The company provides a range of tours to the Grand Canyon and over The Strip and can customise itineraries for groups private-charters and weddings - see www5starhelicoptertourscom
India LCC meals extraair India Regionalrsquos low-cost
offshoot Alliance Air is now charging passengers for all meals onboard its domestic services
Effective last Fri lsquoBuy on Boardrsquo meals will be available on all Alliance Air operated flights
Asiana A380 routessouTH Korean carrier Asiana
Airlines has earmarked four initial destinations for its A380 aircraft going into service in Jun incl Toyko Narita and Hong Kong
The Star Alliance member also revealed it plans to upgrade the current aircraft used on its long-haul routes to Osaka Kansai and Bangkok from Seoul Incheon to superjumbos from 24 and 25 Jul
OZrsquos 495-seat A380s offer 12 First amp 66 Business Class seats
Hobbit lures NZ visitsonE in every seven holiday-
makers to New Zealand between Oct-Dec 2013 cited The Hobbit trilogy as part of their reason for travelling to the country
Tourism New Zealand ceo Kevin Bowler said ldquoIt is clear our 100 Pure New Zealand 100 Middle-earth campaign is delivering significant value - and has been a success from every anglerdquo
Markets most motivated to visit NZ due to The Hobbit were the Germans USA China and Brits
Rovos discounted railafriCa wholesaler Bench
International is offering a $270 saving per couple from the price of a two-day trip aboard South Africarsquos famed Rovos Rail journey
The deal applies to a number of 2014 departures in either direction with the trip now priced from $1550ppts - 1300 237 422
FC agents feel a need for speed
EigHT Flight Centre consultants from stores across Victoria were treated to a mix of traditional and non-traditional Fiji all in the one tour as they powered along Fijirsquos Sigatoka River to visit a remote village for a taste of local life
While on the safari the group visited the tribal chiefrsquos bure partook in some authentic kava and tucked into a gourmet lunch before enjoying an all-singing all-dancing farewell from the tribe
The experience was part of a four-day Pacific Destinationz famil to the Pacific island nation which also saw the group explore many of the highlights of Fiji
Sigatoka River Safari is now a firmly established staple in the
Fiji tourism landscape having just celebrated its 8th birthday
The group is pictured above prior to their white-knuckle ride down the river packed with many twists and 360deg turns
Valid for sales till 31MAR2014 | Selected travel validity | Price quoted is for per person inclusive of taxes correct at 18MAR2014 and based on 9W SYD-BRU return flights | Taxes may vary according to routing and until ticketed | Premiegravere Class refers to Jet Airwaysrsquo Business Class | Further terms and conditions apply
For details refer to your GDS or call Jet Airways at 1300 304 553
Jet Airways promotional fares from Australia to London Brussels and Paris
This week Travel Daily is giving away three nights accommodation for two at the Regent BaliSituated on the south east coast of Bali where the spectacular coral reef is complimentary by picture-postcard swaying palms white sandy beaches and tempting turquoise waters Regent Bali invites you to explore its four-acre estate of stunning tropical gardens and private beachFor your chance to win answer correctly four questions featured in TD from Monday to Thursday this week plus answer the final question featured on Friday Email all your answers by COB on Fri 28th Mar tobalitraveldailycomau
In what town is Regent Bali located
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QR working DjiboutiQaTar Airways will introduce
a new thrice weekly non-stop service from Doha to Djibouti commencing 27 Jul
The service will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft
Djiboutirsquos addition comes as QR prepares to launch new flights to Philadelphia and Larnaca in Apr Edinburgh and Istanbul Sabiha in May Miami and Tokyo Haneda in Jun and DallasFt Worth in Jul
Spirit Boot CampmorE than 500 guests aboard
Carnival Spirit participated today in what has been billed as the ldquoworld firstrdquo Biggest Boot Camp at Sea on the shiprsquos top deck
The class was led by celebrity fitness instructor Shannan Ponton - Carnival Cruise Linesrsquo first Australian ambassador
New Kakadu identitynorTHErn
Territory-based travel amp tourism firm Gagudju Dreaming has relaunched as Kakadu Tourism with a new logo
The companyrsquos businesses include Crocodile Hotel Cooinda Lodge Yellow Water Cruises and Spirt of Kakadu Adventure Tours
The move aims to make it easier for intrsquol and domestic tourists to identify the grouprsquos products
SQ Reception launchsingaPorE Airlines has
opened its First Class Check-In Reception at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal Two this month
The reception facility is available to the carrierrsquos First Class and Solitaire PPS Club members
Brochures of the Week
APT - Luxury Small Ships 201415Two new ships have been added to the APT Small Ship range for the new season with the 132-cabin LrsquoAustral cruising in Canada and Alaska while the 44-cabin MV Tere Moana can be booked for guests wishing to sail the Mediterranean Both small-ship and expedition voyages are available in Europe Cuba Norway Antarctica Papua New Guinea Greece and more with a total of 30 itineraries seven of which are new
Voyages offer high 12 crew to guest ratios to ensure superior service
Creative Holidays - Hawaii 201415On the back of record Australian visitor numbers to Hawaii comes the latest guide to the Aloha state which again is packed with a host of new features Exclusive Creative Club deals are widespread along with an expanded property range outside of Waikiki meaning there is more to see and a wider choice of places to stay on three other major islands and on the Oahu North Shore A range of suggested self-drive journeys
have also been developed for guests wishing to move at their own pace
Eastern Europe Travel - Eastern Europe 2014Featuring Luftner Cruisesrsquo Amadeus Brilliant on the cover this guide to many of the countries behind the former Iron Curtain now offer some of the worldrsquos most attractive and enticing tourist drawcards Fully escorted coach tours of Poland the Balkans and Romania feature along with stopover itineraries in Warsaw Krakow Vienna and Budapest among more New Danube cruises offer great flexibility while a new
10-day Budapest to Istanbul tour includes deluxe rail and will be popular
Qantas Holidays - Arabian Peninsula 201415Fresh onto agent shelves last week is the first ever standalone Arabian Peninsula brochure from Qantas Holidays The guide to the fascinating region features 24 pages full of information on a wide variety of hotels luxury resort destinations and their features sightseeing tours and transfers to and from airports wharves and more Destinations covered include Dubai Abu Dhabi and Oman High room allotments at
many properties will ensure bookings can also be confirmed on the spot
2014-2015
ARABIAN PENINSULA
EastErn EuropE
2014
Central Europe | Balkans
Carriers improve in Feb OTPoffiCiaL government data into
on-time running statistics from major Australian airlines for Feb has reported a major year-on-year improvement in departures arrivals and cancellations
Qantas in particular achieved its highest on-time departures and arrivals figures in more than a decade at 925 with airport records broken in Perth amp Darwin
New personal best departure results were also recorded in Brisbane Adelaide amp Townsville
Qantas Domestic ceo Lyell Strambi said despite the carrierrsquos current financial challenges QFrsquos operational performance ldquohas never been strongerrdquo and was a leading factor for Qantas pax
Not far behind was Virgin Australia itself surpassing 91 for on-schedule departures with Jetstar amp Tigerair both above 80
The results were a huge jump on the 773 average score noted for departures one year earlier
Cancellations were also minimal with only QantasLink above 2 while Qantas Jetstar Tigerair and REX all recorded less than 1 for flights not operating
The musical chairs game for the
most punctual airport sending flights away shifted to Mount Isa who recorded a 958 score
mEanWHiLE overall figures on the Australian domestic landscape showed just over 5 million pax flew within the country in Jan an increase of 32 year-on-year
Capacity and revenue paying passengers both jumped leaving average industry-wide load factors on measured routes down 01
East-coast trunk routes all continued to perform strongly with MEL to Sunshine Coast seeing the biggest improvement with pax numbers up 373
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week Travel Dailyrsquos Monday featureIf your firm is releasing a new brochure yoursquod like to make the industry aware of send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries including a PDF of the front cover and contact details to brochurestraveldailycomau
Rd 6 Winner
CONGRATULATIONS
Ann McCauleyfrom Landmark Travel
Ann is the top point scorer for Round 6 of Travel Dailyrsquos
Super 15 Rugby industry footy tipping competition and has won an Emirates
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business events news
Monday 24th Mar 2014
Throughout March Travel Daily is giving readers the chance to win a five night holiday to Queenstown for two valued at over $3500 courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand
The prize includes two return economy class airfares from capital cities in Australia to Queenstown with Air New Zealand five nights accommodation at Millennium Queenstown a 3-day ski pass and rental from NZ SKI and Kawarau Bridge Tandem bungy tickets from AJ Hackett
Every day this month Travel Daily will ask a different NZ-related question The subscriber with the most correct entries and the most creative response to the final question will win this magical holiday
Q16 In October 2014 Air New Zealand begins flying the next generation 787-9 Dreamliner to which
Australian cityEmail your answers to newzealandcomptraveldailycomau
WIN A MAGICAL WINTER ESCAPE TO
NEW ZEALAND
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AampK Private TouringaBErCromBiE amp Kent has
released an ldquoaffordablerdquo range of new Connections Private Touring choices departing in 2014
The trips are pitched as being designed for solo travellers or twin share and include a seven-day holiday in Botswana in Aug (06 amp 13 Aug) to the Okavango Delta priced from $6060ppts
AampKrsquos nine-day Sri Lanka Tea amp Temples itinerary departing on 06 13 20 amp 27 Sep is available from $1695ppts or the eight-day Peru Inca Delights on either 0512 19 amp 26 Oct leads in at $3220ppts
Other options in the range visit China in Nov amp Vietnam in Dec
Kiwi mountain guidesmounTain guiding company
Queenstown Mountain Holidays has commenced operation on New Zealandrsquos South Island today
The firm offers professionally guided ascents of NZrsquos highest mountains - Mt Cook Mt Aspiring and Mt Tasman - in addition to guided backcountry skiing and helicopter accessed hiking trails in NZrsquos Southern Alps - more info at queenstownmountainholidayscom
CPT appointmentsCroWnE Plaza Terrigal has
named Lachlan Walker as its new general manager amid a shake-up of the hotelrsquos management team
Other changes see Ruth Mason appointed as Crowne Meetings Director Logan Daley recruited as food amp beverage manager and three sous chefs employed
New Trsquoport APAC md marK Meehan has been
promoted to the role of managing director Asia-Pacific for global travel GDS provider Travelport
Meehan has held a number of management positions in his 15 years working with the firm
BT boosts EY crsquoshareLaTvian flag carrier AirBaltic
has expanded its codeshare pact with Etihad Airways with new routes added to the agreement
BT codes will now feature on EY flights from Abu Dhabi amp Riga to AMS BRU FRA MUC and ZRH
Sheraton Mel getting into gearLEading up to the
Australian Grand Prix recently the Sheraton Melbourne hosted its first event in the form of a special cocktail reception with Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton as the official guest of honour
Guests at the event were all members of the Starwood Preferred Guest Moments loyalty program who had bid for a chance to join the event attended by the race ace
Ten guests could also bid for an opportunity for a one-on-one meet and greet at the event
Hamilton won the 2008 Formula One World Championship title
and now drives for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team
Sheraton Melbourne due to officially open to the public at the end of this month is pictured above with Lewis Hamilton
Rd 1 Results
CONGRATULATIONSLeanne McMillan
from Travel CTM
Leanne is the top point scorer for Round 1 of Travel Dailyrsquos
AFL industry footy tipping competition and has won
a double admission pass to Taronga Zoo with a koala
encounter
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Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
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Domestic holiday intention uproy Morgan data suggests
there has been an increase in the number of Australianrsquos planning to holiday in their own backyard over the next 12 months
According to the Roy Morgan Research Holiday Tracking Survey for Jan 56 (or 109 million) Aussies are intending to take a vacation on home soil up slightly from 55 12 months ago but a fraction down on two years ago
Seven out of ten Australians are planning a holiday of some type
the survey found two percentage points more than in 2013 with 10 considering a trip abroad - up one percentage point
ldquoHoliday intention for 2014 is slightly higher than the same time last year but still down from two years agordquo Roy Morgan Research international director of tourism amp travel Jane Ianniello said
ldquoThe good news for the domestic market is that the weakening Australian dollar may already be encouraging more people to holiday domesticallyrdquo Ianniello added
Dubai Opera HouseEmaar has announced plans to
build a new 2000 seat multi-use venue in Downtown Dubai
lsquoDubai Operarsquo will form the focal point of Dubairsquos Opera District - a new hub to promote the arts culture and events scene
It will be used to showcase opera theatre concerts art exhibitions orchestra film sports events and other events
Developers say Dubai Opera is ldquoenvisaged to be as iconic in appearance as the world-famous Sydney Opera Houserdquo
Dubai Opera (pictured) is styled on a traditional sailing vessel of the UAE a classic wooden dhow
SFO gift pack winnerCongraTs to Andrea Inturrisi
from HRG Australia who was the Fri winner of last weekrsquos mini-comp that featured in TD courtesy of San Francisco Travel
Andrea has won a San Francisco prize pack which includes movies filmed in the city Ghirardelli chocolates CD soundtrack San Francisco CityPass and more
GCCL Sea Cloud buygrand Circle Cruise Line
has acquired the River Cloud II river cruise ship from Sea Cloud Cruises for an undisclosed sum
The deal will see GCCL take over operation of the vessel in Mar 2015 operating it from Bordeaux in France as MS Chanson
aZamara Club Cruises global ceo Larry Pimentel is visiting Australia this week in relation to the luxury linersquos local sailings due to take place next year
However it appears his trip hasnrsquot been entirely smooth sailing according to a number of tweets posted last week
In the first of four Pimentel was quite critical of having to wait more than two hours to check in to the Sofitel Brisbane
A second tweet referred to the lack of a response to his tweet from the hotel group with his frustrations compounded next when his luggage was misplaced and his in-room shower broke
But not everything went awry for Pimentel who said he was very impressed with the speedy ePassport service at BNE Airport
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Faster rental pick-upavis Budget Group has rolled
out a new expedited check-out service for customers who pre-pay their rentals in the US
Offered to customers booking online at aviscom or budgetcom who select the lsquoPay Nowrsquo option the service provides a new express lane at Avis and Budget rental counters
Itrsquos available at more than 100 rental facilities in the United States including Los Angeles San Francisco Boston Washington DC Dallas Denver and Honolulu
Sunlover brings north to south
agEnTs in Sydney and Melbourne were recently given an opportunity to meet with 22 different suppliers from Tropical North Queensland as part of a roadshow with Sunlover Holidays earlier this month
Around 150 retail consultants attended the two events to learn more about the wide variety of tourism offerings in the far north
An opportunity to win a place on an upcoming Tourism Tropical North Queensland Sunlover mega-famil with air from Jetstar was also on the roadshow menu
Suppliers in attendance included Coral Princess Cruises Flames of the Forest Jungle Surfing Parker
Travel Collection Sheraton Port Douglas Accor Skyrail and more
The group of 22 suppliers are pictured above with some of the team from Sunlover Holidays
QFFF dbl point promoQanTas Frequent Flyer has
launched a new promotion on all Australian InterContinental Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels offering double points for three days on stays before 31 Dec
mEanWHiLE QFFF has released a video which details the process of loading on the Qantas Card in multiple currencies wherever MasterCard is accepted
The clip - dubbed lsquoDid you know Qantas Cashrsquo - features Qantas Ambassador and retired dolphin trainer David Whitehill - to view the video CLiCK HErE
Rydges China readyrydgEs Hotels amp Resorts has
stepped up its awareness of the Chinese market by introducing a visitors program for travellers from China at 14 properties in Australia and New Zealand
The program provides services specifically for the Chinese guest such as access to Chinese TV channels welcome kits local maps and Chinese-speaking staff
Aus long-haul appeal strongnorTH Americans have the
greatest urge to travel to Australia according to new data of the nationrsquos long-haul markets released in a TripAdvisor report
The study found Americans and Canadians were the fastest growing markets for interest in Australia up 44 and 30 year-on-year respectively based on interest in Australian properties listed on the firmrsquos website
They were followed by Brazilians (27) Malaysians (19) and next
up was domestic travellersTripAdvisor said the accelerated
appeal of Australia bodes well for local hospitality businesses
Australasia territory manager TripAdvisor for Business Avril Carter said interest in Aussie accom on the site had spiked 15 ldquoconfirming Australia as a much loved amp desired destination by travellers from both near amp afar
The most popular Australian cities for international travellers for the 12 months to Jan 2014 were Sydney Melbourne amp Perth
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Airport Services Manager (Full Time MEL based)In this role you will ensure that Airport Operations in all areas run smoothly in a cost effective manner and conform to safety and security requirements Essential to this role is ensuring that customers are provided with the Qatar Airways 5 Star service promise thus creating a competitive advantage for Qatar Airways in all ground products and servicesAbout You You will have a minimum of 5 years experience within an airline customer service environment or Ground Handling (GHA) operations environment including varying supervisory and management roles Extensive overall knowledge of all areas of airport operations is requiredHow to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 10 April 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=73603
Click here for details
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Honkers visitor dipausTraLian overnight stays in
Hong Kong slumped 102 year-on-year in Jan nearly double the overall long-haul figure
Overnights were down about 5000 from the Australian market with the USA the next closest in terms of depreciation at -85
Hong Kongrsquos long-haul markets accumulated 240700 stays in Jan dropping from 255375 the year prior or down 57
Across all markets Hong Kong recorded close to 234 million overnight stays during the month - a growth jump of 157
5-Star heli 15 commagEnTs are being extended
15 commission for bookings made direct with Las Vegas-based 5 Star Helicopter Tours
The company provides a range of tours to the Grand Canyon and over The Strip and can customise itineraries for groups private-charters and weddings - see www5starhelicoptertourscom
India LCC meals extraair India Regionalrsquos low-cost
offshoot Alliance Air is now charging passengers for all meals onboard its domestic services
Effective last Fri lsquoBuy on Boardrsquo meals will be available on all Alliance Air operated flights
Asiana A380 routessouTH Korean carrier Asiana
Airlines has earmarked four initial destinations for its A380 aircraft going into service in Jun incl Toyko Narita and Hong Kong
The Star Alliance member also revealed it plans to upgrade the current aircraft used on its long-haul routes to Osaka Kansai and Bangkok from Seoul Incheon to superjumbos from 24 and 25 Jul
OZrsquos 495-seat A380s offer 12 First amp 66 Business Class seats
Hobbit lures NZ visitsonE in every seven holiday-
makers to New Zealand between Oct-Dec 2013 cited The Hobbit trilogy as part of their reason for travelling to the country
Tourism New Zealand ceo Kevin Bowler said ldquoIt is clear our 100 Pure New Zealand 100 Middle-earth campaign is delivering significant value - and has been a success from every anglerdquo
Markets most motivated to visit NZ due to The Hobbit were the Germans USA China and Brits
Rovos discounted railafriCa wholesaler Bench
International is offering a $270 saving per couple from the price of a two-day trip aboard South Africarsquos famed Rovos Rail journey
The deal applies to a number of 2014 departures in either direction with the trip now priced from $1550ppts - 1300 237 422
FC agents feel a need for speed
EigHT Flight Centre consultants from stores across Victoria were treated to a mix of traditional and non-traditional Fiji all in the one tour as they powered along Fijirsquos Sigatoka River to visit a remote village for a taste of local life
While on the safari the group visited the tribal chiefrsquos bure partook in some authentic kava and tucked into a gourmet lunch before enjoying an all-singing all-dancing farewell from the tribe
The experience was part of a four-day Pacific Destinationz famil to the Pacific island nation which also saw the group explore many of the highlights of Fiji
Sigatoka River Safari is now a firmly established staple in the
Fiji tourism landscape having just celebrated its 8th birthday
The group is pictured above prior to their white-knuckle ride down the river packed with many twists and 360deg turns
Valid for sales till 31MAR2014 | Selected travel validity | Price quoted is for per person inclusive of taxes correct at 18MAR2014 and based on 9W SYD-BRU return flights | Taxes may vary according to routing and until ticketed | Premiegravere Class refers to Jet Airwaysrsquo Business Class | Further terms and conditions apply
For details refer to your GDS or call Jet Airways at 1300 304 553
Jet Airways promotional fares from Australia to London Brussels and Paris
This week Travel Daily is giving away three nights accommodation for two at the Regent BaliSituated on the south east coast of Bali where the spectacular coral reef is complimentary by picture-postcard swaying palms white sandy beaches and tempting turquoise waters Regent Bali invites you to explore its four-acre estate of stunning tropical gardens and private beachFor your chance to win answer correctly four questions featured in TD from Monday to Thursday this week plus answer the final question featured on Friday Email all your answers by COB on Fri 28th Mar tobalitraveldailycomau
In what town is Regent Bali located
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QR working DjiboutiQaTar Airways will introduce
a new thrice weekly non-stop service from Doha to Djibouti commencing 27 Jul
The service will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft
Djiboutirsquos addition comes as QR prepares to launch new flights to Philadelphia and Larnaca in Apr Edinburgh and Istanbul Sabiha in May Miami and Tokyo Haneda in Jun and DallasFt Worth in Jul
Spirit Boot CampmorE than 500 guests aboard
Carnival Spirit participated today in what has been billed as the ldquoworld firstrdquo Biggest Boot Camp at Sea on the shiprsquos top deck
The class was led by celebrity fitness instructor Shannan Ponton - Carnival Cruise Linesrsquo first Australian ambassador
New Kakadu identitynorTHErn
Territory-based travel amp tourism firm Gagudju Dreaming has relaunched as Kakadu Tourism with a new logo
The companyrsquos businesses include Crocodile Hotel Cooinda Lodge Yellow Water Cruises and Spirt of Kakadu Adventure Tours
The move aims to make it easier for intrsquol and domestic tourists to identify the grouprsquos products
SQ Reception launchsingaPorE Airlines has
opened its First Class Check-In Reception at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal Two this month
The reception facility is available to the carrierrsquos First Class and Solitaire PPS Club members
Brochures of the Week
APT - Luxury Small Ships 201415Two new ships have been added to the APT Small Ship range for the new season with the 132-cabin LrsquoAustral cruising in Canada and Alaska while the 44-cabin MV Tere Moana can be booked for guests wishing to sail the Mediterranean Both small-ship and expedition voyages are available in Europe Cuba Norway Antarctica Papua New Guinea Greece and more with a total of 30 itineraries seven of which are new
Voyages offer high 12 crew to guest ratios to ensure superior service
Creative Holidays - Hawaii 201415On the back of record Australian visitor numbers to Hawaii comes the latest guide to the Aloha state which again is packed with a host of new features Exclusive Creative Club deals are widespread along with an expanded property range outside of Waikiki meaning there is more to see and a wider choice of places to stay on three other major islands and on the Oahu North Shore A range of suggested self-drive journeys
have also been developed for guests wishing to move at their own pace
Eastern Europe Travel - Eastern Europe 2014Featuring Luftner Cruisesrsquo Amadeus Brilliant on the cover this guide to many of the countries behind the former Iron Curtain now offer some of the worldrsquos most attractive and enticing tourist drawcards Fully escorted coach tours of Poland the Balkans and Romania feature along with stopover itineraries in Warsaw Krakow Vienna and Budapest among more New Danube cruises offer great flexibility while a new
10-day Budapest to Istanbul tour includes deluxe rail and will be popular
Qantas Holidays - Arabian Peninsula 201415Fresh onto agent shelves last week is the first ever standalone Arabian Peninsula brochure from Qantas Holidays The guide to the fascinating region features 24 pages full of information on a wide variety of hotels luxury resort destinations and their features sightseeing tours and transfers to and from airports wharves and more Destinations covered include Dubai Abu Dhabi and Oman High room allotments at
many properties will ensure bookings can also be confirmed on the spot
2014-2015
ARABIAN PENINSULA
EastErn EuropE
2014
Central Europe | Balkans
Carriers improve in Feb OTPoffiCiaL government data into
on-time running statistics from major Australian airlines for Feb has reported a major year-on-year improvement in departures arrivals and cancellations
Qantas in particular achieved its highest on-time departures and arrivals figures in more than a decade at 925 with airport records broken in Perth amp Darwin
New personal best departure results were also recorded in Brisbane Adelaide amp Townsville
Qantas Domestic ceo Lyell Strambi said despite the carrierrsquos current financial challenges QFrsquos operational performance ldquohas never been strongerrdquo and was a leading factor for Qantas pax
Not far behind was Virgin Australia itself surpassing 91 for on-schedule departures with Jetstar amp Tigerair both above 80
The results were a huge jump on the 773 average score noted for departures one year earlier
Cancellations were also minimal with only QantasLink above 2 while Qantas Jetstar Tigerair and REX all recorded less than 1 for flights not operating
The musical chairs game for the
most punctual airport sending flights away shifted to Mount Isa who recorded a 958 score
mEanWHiLE overall figures on the Australian domestic landscape showed just over 5 million pax flew within the country in Jan an increase of 32 year-on-year
Capacity and revenue paying passengers both jumped leaving average industry-wide load factors on measured routes down 01
East-coast trunk routes all continued to perform strongly with MEL to Sunshine Coast seeing the biggest improvement with pax numbers up 373
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week Travel Dailyrsquos Monday featureIf your firm is releasing a new brochure yoursquod like to make the industry aware of send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries including a PDF of the front cover and contact details to brochurestraveldailycomau
Rd 6 Winner
CONGRATULATIONS
Ann McCauleyfrom Landmark Travel
Ann is the top point scorer for Round 6 of Travel Dailyrsquos
Super 15 Rugby industry footy tipping competition and has won an Emirates
Travel Daily is Australiarsquos leading travel industry publicationProduced each weekday since 1994 the newsletter is first with the latest industry news and is available by paid subscription to people within the travel industry Sign up for a free 14 day trial subscription at wwwtraveldailycomauPostal address PO Box 1010 Epping NSW 1710 Australiastreet address 441 Rawson St Epping NSW 2121 Australia P 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) f 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)
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business events news
Monday 24th Mar 2014
Throughout March Travel Daily is giving readers the chance to win a five night holiday to Queenstown for two valued at over $3500 courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand
The prize includes two return economy class airfares from capital cities in Australia to Queenstown with Air New Zealand five nights accommodation at Millennium Queenstown a 3-day ski pass and rental from NZ SKI and Kawarau Bridge Tandem bungy tickets from AJ Hackett
Every day this month Travel Daily will ask a different NZ-related question The subscriber with the most correct entries and the most creative response to the final question will win this magical holiday
Q16 In October 2014 Air New Zealand begins flying the next generation 787-9 Dreamliner to which
Australian cityEmail your answers to newzealandcomptraveldailycomau
WIN A MAGICAL WINTER ESCAPE TO
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AampK Private TouringaBErCromBiE amp Kent has
released an ldquoaffordablerdquo range of new Connections Private Touring choices departing in 2014
The trips are pitched as being designed for solo travellers or twin share and include a seven-day holiday in Botswana in Aug (06 amp 13 Aug) to the Okavango Delta priced from $6060ppts
AampKrsquos nine-day Sri Lanka Tea amp Temples itinerary departing on 06 13 20 amp 27 Sep is available from $1695ppts or the eight-day Peru Inca Delights on either 0512 19 amp 26 Oct leads in at $3220ppts
Other options in the range visit China in Nov amp Vietnam in Dec
Kiwi mountain guidesmounTain guiding company
Queenstown Mountain Holidays has commenced operation on New Zealandrsquos South Island today
The firm offers professionally guided ascents of NZrsquos highest mountains - Mt Cook Mt Aspiring and Mt Tasman - in addition to guided backcountry skiing and helicopter accessed hiking trails in NZrsquos Southern Alps - more info at queenstownmountainholidayscom
CPT appointmentsCroWnE Plaza Terrigal has
named Lachlan Walker as its new general manager amid a shake-up of the hotelrsquos management team
Other changes see Ruth Mason appointed as Crowne Meetings Director Logan Daley recruited as food amp beverage manager and three sous chefs employed
New Trsquoport APAC md marK Meehan has been
promoted to the role of managing director Asia-Pacific for global travel GDS provider Travelport
Meehan has held a number of management positions in his 15 years working with the firm
BT boosts EY crsquoshareLaTvian flag carrier AirBaltic
has expanded its codeshare pact with Etihad Airways with new routes added to the agreement
BT codes will now feature on EY flights from Abu Dhabi amp Riga to AMS BRU FRA MUC and ZRH
Sheraton Mel getting into gearLEading up to the
Australian Grand Prix recently the Sheraton Melbourne hosted its first event in the form of a special cocktail reception with Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton as the official guest of honour
Guests at the event were all members of the Starwood Preferred Guest Moments loyalty program who had bid for a chance to join the event attended by the race ace
Ten guests could also bid for an opportunity for a one-on-one meet and greet at the event
Hamilton won the 2008 Formula One World Championship title
and now drives for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team
Sheraton Melbourne due to officially open to the public at the end of this month is pictured above with Lewis Hamilton
Rd 1 Results
CONGRATULATIONSLeanne McMillan
from Travel CTM
Leanne is the top point scorer for Round 1 of Travel Dailyrsquos
AFL industry footy tipping competition and has won
a double admission pass to Taronga Zoo with a koala
encounter
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Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
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Faster rental pick-upavis Budget Group has rolled
out a new expedited check-out service for customers who pre-pay their rentals in the US
Offered to customers booking online at aviscom or budgetcom who select the lsquoPay Nowrsquo option the service provides a new express lane at Avis and Budget rental counters
Itrsquos available at more than 100 rental facilities in the United States including Los Angeles San Francisco Boston Washington DC Dallas Denver and Honolulu
Sunlover brings north to south
agEnTs in Sydney and Melbourne were recently given an opportunity to meet with 22 different suppliers from Tropical North Queensland as part of a roadshow with Sunlover Holidays earlier this month
Around 150 retail consultants attended the two events to learn more about the wide variety of tourism offerings in the far north
An opportunity to win a place on an upcoming Tourism Tropical North Queensland Sunlover mega-famil with air from Jetstar was also on the roadshow menu
Suppliers in attendance included Coral Princess Cruises Flames of the Forest Jungle Surfing Parker
Travel Collection Sheraton Port Douglas Accor Skyrail and more
The group of 22 suppliers are pictured above with some of the team from Sunlover Holidays
QFFF dbl point promoQanTas Frequent Flyer has
launched a new promotion on all Australian InterContinental Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels offering double points for three days on stays before 31 Dec
mEanWHiLE QFFF has released a video which details the process of loading on the Qantas Card in multiple currencies wherever MasterCard is accepted
The clip - dubbed lsquoDid you know Qantas Cashrsquo - features Qantas Ambassador and retired dolphin trainer David Whitehill - to view the video CLiCK HErE
Rydges China readyrydgEs Hotels amp Resorts has
stepped up its awareness of the Chinese market by introducing a visitors program for travellers from China at 14 properties in Australia and New Zealand
The program provides services specifically for the Chinese guest such as access to Chinese TV channels welcome kits local maps and Chinese-speaking staff
Aus long-haul appeal strongnorTH Americans have the
greatest urge to travel to Australia according to new data of the nationrsquos long-haul markets released in a TripAdvisor report
The study found Americans and Canadians were the fastest growing markets for interest in Australia up 44 and 30 year-on-year respectively based on interest in Australian properties listed on the firmrsquos website
They were followed by Brazilians (27) Malaysians (19) and next
up was domestic travellersTripAdvisor said the accelerated
appeal of Australia bodes well for local hospitality businesses
Australasia territory manager TripAdvisor for Business Avril Carter said interest in Aussie accom on the site had spiked 15 ldquoconfirming Australia as a much loved amp desired destination by travellers from both near amp afar
The most popular Australian cities for international travellers for the 12 months to Jan 2014 were Sydney Melbourne amp Perth
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Airport Services Manager (Full Time MEL based)In this role you will ensure that Airport Operations in all areas run smoothly in a cost effective manner and conform to safety and security requirements Essential to this role is ensuring that customers are provided with the Qatar Airways 5 Star service promise thus creating a competitive advantage for Qatar Airways in all ground products and servicesAbout You You will have a minimum of 5 years experience within an airline customer service environment or Ground Handling (GHA) operations environment including varying supervisory and management roles Extensive overall knowledge of all areas of airport operations is requiredHow to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 10 April 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=73603
Click here for details
amadeuscom
Ch-ch-ch-changes in under 2 minutes with Amadeus Ticket Changer
Ticket Changer
Honkers visitor dipausTraLian overnight stays in
Hong Kong slumped 102 year-on-year in Jan nearly double the overall long-haul figure
Overnights were down about 5000 from the Australian market with the USA the next closest in terms of depreciation at -85
Hong Kongrsquos long-haul markets accumulated 240700 stays in Jan dropping from 255375 the year prior or down 57
Across all markets Hong Kong recorded close to 234 million overnight stays during the month - a growth jump of 157
5-Star heli 15 commagEnTs are being extended
15 commission for bookings made direct with Las Vegas-based 5 Star Helicopter Tours
The company provides a range of tours to the Grand Canyon and over The Strip and can customise itineraries for groups private-charters and weddings - see www5starhelicoptertourscom
India LCC meals extraair India Regionalrsquos low-cost
offshoot Alliance Air is now charging passengers for all meals onboard its domestic services
Effective last Fri lsquoBuy on Boardrsquo meals will be available on all Alliance Air operated flights
Asiana A380 routessouTH Korean carrier Asiana
Airlines has earmarked four initial destinations for its A380 aircraft going into service in Jun incl Toyko Narita and Hong Kong
The Star Alliance member also revealed it plans to upgrade the current aircraft used on its long-haul routes to Osaka Kansai and Bangkok from Seoul Incheon to superjumbos from 24 and 25 Jul
OZrsquos 495-seat A380s offer 12 First amp 66 Business Class seats
Hobbit lures NZ visitsonE in every seven holiday-
makers to New Zealand between Oct-Dec 2013 cited The Hobbit trilogy as part of their reason for travelling to the country
Tourism New Zealand ceo Kevin Bowler said ldquoIt is clear our 100 Pure New Zealand 100 Middle-earth campaign is delivering significant value - and has been a success from every anglerdquo
Markets most motivated to visit NZ due to The Hobbit were the Germans USA China and Brits
Rovos discounted railafriCa wholesaler Bench
International is offering a $270 saving per couple from the price of a two-day trip aboard South Africarsquos famed Rovos Rail journey
The deal applies to a number of 2014 departures in either direction with the trip now priced from $1550ppts - 1300 237 422
FC agents feel a need for speed
EigHT Flight Centre consultants from stores across Victoria were treated to a mix of traditional and non-traditional Fiji all in the one tour as they powered along Fijirsquos Sigatoka River to visit a remote village for a taste of local life
While on the safari the group visited the tribal chiefrsquos bure partook in some authentic kava and tucked into a gourmet lunch before enjoying an all-singing all-dancing farewell from the tribe
The experience was part of a four-day Pacific Destinationz famil to the Pacific island nation which also saw the group explore many of the highlights of Fiji
Sigatoka River Safari is now a firmly established staple in the
Fiji tourism landscape having just celebrated its 8th birthday
The group is pictured above prior to their white-knuckle ride down the river packed with many twists and 360deg turns
Valid for sales till 31MAR2014 | Selected travel validity | Price quoted is for per person inclusive of taxes correct at 18MAR2014 and based on 9W SYD-BRU return flights | Taxes may vary according to routing and until ticketed | Premiegravere Class refers to Jet Airwaysrsquo Business Class | Further terms and conditions apply
For details refer to your GDS or call Jet Airways at 1300 304 553
Jet Airways promotional fares from Australia to London Brussels and Paris
This week Travel Daily is giving away three nights accommodation for two at the Regent BaliSituated on the south east coast of Bali where the spectacular coral reef is complimentary by picture-postcard swaying palms white sandy beaches and tempting turquoise waters Regent Bali invites you to explore its four-acre estate of stunning tropical gardens and private beachFor your chance to win answer correctly four questions featured in TD from Monday to Thursday this week plus answer the final question featured on Friday Email all your answers by COB on Fri 28th Mar tobalitraveldailycomau
In what town is Regent Bali located
Terms and Conditions
QR working DjiboutiQaTar Airways will introduce
a new thrice weekly non-stop service from Doha to Djibouti commencing 27 Jul
The service will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft
Djiboutirsquos addition comes as QR prepares to launch new flights to Philadelphia and Larnaca in Apr Edinburgh and Istanbul Sabiha in May Miami and Tokyo Haneda in Jun and DallasFt Worth in Jul
Spirit Boot CampmorE than 500 guests aboard
Carnival Spirit participated today in what has been billed as the ldquoworld firstrdquo Biggest Boot Camp at Sea on the shiprsquos top deck
The class was led by celebrity fitness instructor Shannan Ponton - Carnival Cruise Linesrsquo first Australian ambassador
New Kakadu identitynorTHErn
Territory-based travel amp tourism firm Gagudju Dreaming has relaunched as Kakadu Tourism with a new logo
The companyrsquos businesses include Crocodile Hotel Cooinda Lodge Yellow Water Cruises and Spirt of Kakadu Adventure Tours
The move aims to make it easier for intrsquol and domestic tourists to identify the grouprsquos products
SQ Reception launchsingaPorE Airlines has
opened its First Class Check-In Reception at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal Two this month
The reception facility is available to the carrierrsquos First Class and Solitaire PPS Club members
Brochures of the Week
APT - Luxury Small Ships 201415Two new ships have been added to the APT Small Ship range for the new season with the 132-cabin LrsquoAustral cruising in Canada and Alaska while the 44-cabin MV Tere Moana can be booked for guests wishing to sail the Mediterranean Both small-ship and expedition voyages are available in Europe Cuba Norway Antarctica Papua New Guinea Greece and more with a total of 30 itineraries seven of which are new
Voyages offer high 12 crew to guest ratios to ensure superior service
Creative Holidays - Hawaii 201415On the back of record Australian visitor numbers to Hawaii comes the latest guide to the Aloha state which again is packed with a host of new features Exclusive Creative Club deals are widespread along with an expanded property range outside of Waikiki meaning there is more to see and a wider choice of places to stay on three other major islands and on the Oahu North Shore A range of suggested self-drive journeys
have also been developed for guests wishing to move at their own pace
Eastern Europe Travel - Eastern Europe 2014Featuring Luftner Cruisesrsquo Amadeus Brilliant on the cover this guide to many of the countries behind the former Iron Curtain now offer some of the worldrsquos most attractive and enticing tourist drawcards Fully escorted coach tours of Poland the Balkans and Romania feature along with stopover itineraries in Warsaw Krakow Vienna and Budapest among more New Danube cruises offer great flexibility while a new
10-day Budapest to Istanbul tour includes deluxe rail and will be popular
Qantas Holidays - Arabian Peninsula 201415Fresh onto agent shelves last week is the first ever standalone Arabian Peninsula brochure from Qantas Holidays The guide to the fascinating region features 24 pages full of information on a wide variety of hotels luxury resort destinations and their features sightseeing tours and transfers to and from airports wharves and more Destinations covered include Dubai Abu Dhabi and Oman High room allotments at
many properties will ensure bookings can also be confirmed on the spot
2014-2015
ARABIAN PENINSULA
EastErn EuropE
2014
Central Europe | Balkans
Carriers improve in Feb OTPoffiCiaL government data into
on-time running statistics from major Australian airlines for Feb has reported a major year-on-year improvement in departures arrivals and cancellations
Qantas in particular achieved its highest on-time departures and arrivals figures in more than a decade at 925 with airport records broken in Perth amp Darwin
New personal best departure results were also recorded in Brisbane Adelaide amp Townsville
Qantas Domestic ceo Lyell Strambi said despite the carrierrsquos current financial challenges QFrsquos operational performance ldquohas never been strongerrdquo and was a leading factor for Qantas pax
Not far behind was Virgin Australia itself surpassing 91 for on-schedule departures with Jetstar amp Tigerair both above 80
The results were a huge jump on the 773 average score noted for departures one year earlier
Cancellations were also minimal with only QantasLink above 2 while Qantas Jetstar Tigerair and REX all recorded less than 1 for flights not operating
The musical chairs game for the
most punctual airport sending flights away shifted to Mount Isa who recorded a 958 score
mEanWHiLE overall figures on the Australian domestic landscape showed just over 5 million pax flew within the country in Jan an increase of 32 year-on-year
Capacity and revenue paying passengers both jumped leaving average industry-wide load factors on measured routes down 01
East-coast trunk routes all continued to perform strongly with MEL to Sunshine Coast seeing the biggest improvement with pax numbers up 373
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week Travel Dailyrsquos Monday featureIf your firm is releasing a new brochure yoursquod like to make the industry aware of send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries including a PDF of the front cover and contact details to brochurestraveldailycomau
Rd 6 Winner
CONGRATULATIONS
Ann McCauleyfrom Landmark Travel
Ann is the top point scorer for Round 6 of Travel Dailyrsquos
Super 15 Rugby industry footy tipping competition and has won an Emirates
Travel Daily is Australiarsquos leading travel industry publicationProduced each weekday since 1994 the newsletter is first with the latest industry news and is available by paid subscription to people within the travel industry Sign up for a free 14 day trial subscription at wwwtraveldailycomauPostal address PO Box 1010 Epping NSW 1710 Australiastreet address 441 Rawson St Epping NSW 2121 Australia P 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) f 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)
Travel Daily is a publication of TDaily Pty Ltd ABN 34 108 508 765 All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain written permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparation of Travel Daily no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Information is published in good faith to stimulate independent investigation of the matters canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
Publishermanaging Editor Bruce PiperEditor Guy Dundasassistant Editor Matt LennonContributors Jenny Piper and Barry MathesonEmail infotraveldailycomau
Advertising and Marketing Christie-Lee Lachance Lisa Martin and Magda HerdzikEmail advertisingtraveldailycomauBusiness manager Jenny PiperEmail accountstraveldailycomauPart of the Travel Daily group of publications
business events news
Monday 24th Mar 2014
Throughout March Travel Daily is giving readers the chance to win a five night holiday to Queenstown for two valued at over $3500 courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand
The prize includes two return economy class airfares from capital cities in Australia to Queenstown with Air New Zealand five nights accommodation at Millennium Queenstown a 3-day ski pass and rental from NZ SKI and Kawarau Bridge Tandem bungy tickets from AJ Hackett
Every day this month Travel Daily will ask a different NZ-related question The subscriber with the most correct entries and the most creative response to the final question will win this magical holiday
Q16 In October 2014 Air New Zealand begins flying the next generation 787-9 Dreamliner to which
Australian cityEmail your answers to newzealandcomptraveldailycomau
WIN A MAGICAL WINTER ESCAPE TO
NEW ZEALAND
Click here for terms amp conditions
AampK Private TouringaBErCromBiE amp Kent has
released an ldquoaffordablerdquo range of new Connections Private Touring choices departing in 2014
The trips are pitched as being designed for solo travellers or twin share and include a seven-day holiday in Botswana in Aug (06 amp 13 Aug) to the Okavango Delta priced from $6060ppts
AampKrsquos nine-day Sri Lanka Tea amp Temples itinerary departing on 06 13 20 amp 27 Sep is available from $1695ppts or the eight-day Peru Inca Delights on either 0512 19 amp 26 Oct leads in at $3220ppts
Other options in the range visit China in Nov amp Vietnam in Dec
Kiwi mountain guidesmounTain guiding company
Queenstown Mountain Holidays has commenced operation on New Zealandrsquos South Island today
The firm offers professionally guided ascents of NZrsquos highest mountains - Mt Cook Mt Aspiring and Mt Tasman - in addition to guided backcountry skiing and helicopter accessed hiking trails in NZrsquos Southern Alps - more info at queenstownmountainholidayscom
CPT appointmentsCroWnE Plaza Terrigal has
named Lachlan Walker as its new general manager amid a shake-up of the hotelrsquos management team
Other changes see Ruth Mason appointed as Crowne Meetings Director Logan Daley recruited as food amp beverage manager and three sous chefs employed
New Trsquoport APAC md marK Meehan has been
promoted to the role of managing director Asia-Pacific for global travel GDS provider Travelport
Meehan has held a number of management positions in his 15 years working with the firm
BT boosts EY crsquoshareLaTvian flag carrier AirBaltic
has expanded its codeshare pact with Etihad Airways with new routes added to the agreement
BT codes will now feature on EY flights from Abu Dhabi amp Riga to AMS BRU FRA MUC and ZRH
Sheraton Mel getting into gearLEading up to the
Australian Grand Prix recently the Sheraton Melbourne hosted its first event in the form of a special cocktail reception with Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton as the official guest of honour
Guests at the event were all members of the Starwood Preferred Guest Moments loyalty program who had bid for a chance to join the event attended by the race ace
Ten guests could also bid for an opportunity for a one-on-one meet and greet at the event
Hamilton won the 2008 Formula One World Championship title
and now drives for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team
Sheraton Melbourne due to officially open to the public at the end of this month is pictured above with Lewis Hamilton
Rd 1 Results
CONGRATULATIONSLeanne McMillan
from Travel CTM
Leanne is the top point scorer for Round 1 of Travel Dailyrsquos
AFL industry footy tipping competition and has won
a double admission pass to Taronga Zoo with a koala
encounter
Major Prize Sponsors1st Prize two return flights to Dubai courtesy of Emirates
2nd Prize 5-night holiday to Vanuatu courtesy of Air Vanuatu
For all the best vacancies visit httpwwwaaappointmentscomaus
Call 1300 363 500or visit wwwdriveawaycomau
Earlybird Sale
Worldwide Car Hire Motorhome Rental Peugeot Leasing
must end 31 MarchBonus offers Discounted prices FREE days
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
How do I build my Travel Fund Issue any ticket on the QF network and receivehellip
$10 towards every Economy class short haul ticket
$30 towards every Business First class short haul ticket
$20 towards every Economy class long haul ticket
$50 towards every Business First class long haul ticket
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas are giving you the opportunity to build your own travel fund for travel on the Qantas network plus a major prize
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high If you are looking for a challenging career which carries a competitive remuneration package and benefits associated with the industry this is the place for you
qatarairwayscomWorlds 5-star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS RECRUITMENT
Sales Executive (Full Time PER based) You will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned areas and surpass the allocated targets You will protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities whilst creating maximum awareness of Qatar Airways products and servicesThe successful candidate is ambitious target driven able to maximize commercial success and surpass allocated targets in hisher area of responsibility We require 3 or more years of professional sales experience preferably in the airline industry with proven knowledge of MS Office application negotiation and presentation skills
How to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 26 March 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=70925
Airport Services Manager (Full Time MEL based)In this role you will ensure that Airport Operations in all areas run smoothly in a cost effective manner and conform to safety and security requirements Essential to this role is ensuring that customers are provided with the Qatar Airways 5 Star service promise thus creating a competitive advantage for Qatar Airways in all ground products and servicesAbout You You will have a minimum of 5 years experience within an airline customer service environment or Ground Handling (GHA) operations environment including varying supervisory and management roles Extensive overall knowledge of all areas of airport operations is requiredHow to applyApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia Please apply through Qatar Airways career website by clicking on the following link before 10 April 2014httpcareersqatarairwayscomqatarairwaysVacancyDetailaspxVacancyID=73603
Click here for details
amadeuscom
Ch-ch-ch-changes in under 2 minutes with Amadeus Ticket Changer
Ticket Changer
Honkers visitor dipausTraLian overnight stays in
Hong Kong slumped 102 year-on-year in Jan nearly double the overall long-haul figure
Overnights were down about 5000 from the Australian market with the USA the next closest in terms of depreciation at -85
Hong Kongrsquos long-haul markets accumulated 240700 stays in Jan dropping from 255375 the year prior or down 57
Across all markets Hong Kong recorded close to 234 million overnight stays during the month - a growth jump of 157
5-Star heli 15 commagEnTs are being extended
15 commission for bookings made direct with Las Vegas-based 5 Star Helicopter Tours
The company provides a range of tours to the Grand Canyon and over The Strip and can customise itineraries for groups private-charters and weddings - see www5starhelicoptertourscom
India LCC meals extraair India Regionalrsquos low-cost
offshoot Alliance Air is now charging passengers for all meals onboard its domestic services
Effective last Fri lsquoBuy on Boardrsquo meals will be available on all Alliance Air operated flights
Asiana A380 routessouTH Korean carrier Asiana
Airlines has earmarked four initial destinations for its A380 aircraft going into service in Jun incl Toyko Narita and Hong Kong
The Star Alliance member also revealed it plans to upgrade the current aircraft used on its long-haul routes to Osaka Kansai and Bangkok from Seoul Incheon to superjumbos from 24 and 25 Jul
OZrsquos 495-seat A380s offer 12 First amp 66 Business Class seats
Hobbit lures NZ visitsonE in every seven holiday-
makers to New Zealand between Oct-Dec 2013 cited The Hobbit trilogy as part of their reason for travelling to the country
Tourism New Zealand ceo Kevin Bowler said ldquoIt is clear our 100 Pure New Zealand 100 Middle-earth campaign is delivering significant value - and has been a success from every anglerdquo
Markets most motivated to visit NZ due to The Hobbit were the Germans USA China and Brits
Rovos discounted railafriCa wholesaler Bench
International is offering a $270 saving per couple from the price of a two-day trip aboard South Africarsquos famed Rovos Rail journey
The deal applies to a number of 2014 departures in either direction with the trip now priced from $1550ppts - 1300 237 422
FC agents feel a need for speed
EigHT Flight Centre consultants from stores across Victoria were treated to a mix of traditional and non-traditional Fiji all in the one tour as they powered along Fijirsquos Sigatoka River to visit a remote village for a taste of local life
While on the safari the group visited the tribal chiefrsquos bure partook in some authentic kava and tucked into a gourmet lunch before enjoying an all-singing all-dancing farewell from the tribe
The experience was part of a four-day Pacific Destinationz famil to the Pacific island nation which also saw the group explore many of the highlights of Fiji
Sigatoka River Safari is now a firmly established staple in the
Fiji tourism landscape having just celebrated its 8th birthday
The group is pictured above prior to their white-knuckle ride down the river packed with many twists and 360deg turns
Valid for sales till 31MAR2014 | Selected travel validity | Price quoted is for per person inclusive of taxes correct at 18MAR2014 and based on 9W SYD-BRU return flights | Taxes may vary according to routing and until ticketed | Premiegravere Class refers to Jet Airwaysrsquo Business Class | Further terms and conditions apply
For details refer to your GDS or call Jet Airways at 1300 304 553
Jet Airways promotional fares from Australia to London Brussels and Paris
This week Travel Daily is giving away three nights accommodation for two at the Regent BaliSituated on the south east coast of Bali where the spectacular coral reef is complimentary by picture-postcard swaying palms white sandy beaches and tempting turquoise waters Regent Bali invites you to explore its four-acre estate of stunning tropical gardens and private beachFor your chance to win answer correctly four questions featured in TD from Monday to Thursday this week plus answer the final question featured on Friday Email all your answers by COB on Fri 28th Mar tobalitraveldailycomau
In what town is Regent Bali located
Terms and Conditions
QR working DjiboutiQaTar Airways will introduce
a new thrice weekly non-stop service from Doha to Djibouti commencing 27 Jul
The service will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft
Djiboutirsquos addition comes as QR prepares to launch new flights to Philadelphia and Larnaca in Apr Edinburgh and Istanbul Sabiha in May Miami and Tokyo Haneda in Jun and DallasFt Worth in Jul
Spirit Boot CampmorE than 500 guests aboard
Carnival Spirit participated today in what has been billed as the ldquoworld firstrdquo Biggest Boot Camp at Sea on the shiprsquos top deck
The class was led by celebrity fitness instructor Shannan Ponton - Carnival Cruise Linesrsquo first Australian ambassador
New Kakadu identitynorTHErn
Territory-based travel amp tourism firm Gagudju Dreaming has relaunched as Kakadu Tourism with a new logo
The companyrsquos businesses include Crocodile Hotel Cooinda Lodge Yellow Water Cruises and Spirt of Kakadu Adventure Tours
The move aims to make it easier for intrsquol and domestic tourists to identify the grouprsquos products
SQ Reception launchsingaPorE Airlines has
opened its First Class Check-In Reception at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal Two this month
The reception facility is available to the carrierrsquos First Class and Solitaire PPS Club members
Brochures of the Week
APT - Luxury Small Ships 201415Two new ships have been added to the APT Small Ship range for the new season with the 132-cabin LrsquoAustral cruising in Canada and Alaska while the 44-cabin MV Tere Moana can be booked for guests wishing to sail the Mediterranean Both small-ship and expedition voyages are available in Europe Cuba Norway Antarctica Papua New Guinea Greece and more with a total of 30 itineraries seven of which are new
Voyages offer high 12 crew to guest ratios to ensure superior service
Creative Holidays - Hawaii 201415On the back of record Australian visitor numbers to Hawaii comes the latest guide to the Aloha state which again is packed with a host of new features Exclusive Creative Club deals are widespread along with an expanded property range outside of Waikiki meaning there is more to see and a wider choice of places to stay on three other major islands and on the Oahu North Shore A range of suggested self-drive journeys
have also been developed for guests wishing to move at their own pace
Eastern Europe Travel - Eastern Europe 2014Featuring Luftner Cruisesrsquo Amadeus Brilliant on the cover this guide to many of the countries behind the former Iron Curtain now offer some of the worldrsquos most attractive and enticing tourist drawcards Fully escorted coach tours of Poland the Balkans and Romania feature along with stopover itineraries in Warsaw Krakow Vienna and Budapest among more New Danube cruises offer great flexibility while a new
10-day Budapest to Istanbul tour includes deluxe rail and will be popular
Qantas Holidays - Arabian Peninsula 201415Fresh onto agent shelves last week is the first ever standalone Arabian Peninsula brochure from Qantas Holidays The guide to the fascinating region features 24 pages full of information on a wide variety of hotels luxury resort destinations and their features sightseeing tours and transfers to and from airports wharves and more Destinations covered include Dubai Abu Dhabi and Oman High room allotments at
many properties will ensure bookings can also be confirmed on the spot
2014-2015
ARABIAN PENINSULA
EastErn EuropE
2014
Central Europe | Balkans
Carriers improve in Feb OTPoffiCiaL government data into
on-time running statistics from major Australian airlines for Feb has reported a major year-on-year improvement in departures arrivals and cancellations
Qantas in particular achieved its highest on-time departures and arrivals figures in more than a decade at 925 with airport records broken in Perth amp Darwin
New personal best departure results were also recorded in Brisbane Adelaide amp Townsville
Qantas Domestic ceo Lyell Strambi said despite the carrierrsquos current financial challenges QFrsquos operational performance ldquohas never been strongerrdquo and was a leading factor for Qantas pax
Not far behind was Virgin Australia itself surpassing 91 for on-schedule departures with Jetstar amp Tigerair both above 80
The results were a huge jump on the 773 average score noted for departures one year earlier
Cancellations were also minimal with only QantasLink above 2 while Qantas Jetstar Tigerair and REX all recorded less than 1 for flights not operating
The musical chairs game for the
most punctual airport sending flights away shifted to Mount Isa who recorded a 958 score
mEanWHiLE overall figures on the Australian domestic landscape showed just over 5 million pax flew within the country in Jan an increase of 32 year-on-year
Capacity and revenue paying passengers both jumped leaving average industry-wide load factors on measured routes down 01
East-coast trunk routes all continued to perform strongly with MEL to Sunshine Coast seeing the biggest improvement with pax numbers up 373
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week Travel Dailyrsquos Monday featureIf your firm is releasing a new brochure yoursquod like to make the industry aware of send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries including a PDF of the front cover and contact details to brochurestraveldailycomau
Rd 6 Winner
CONGRATULATIONS
Ann McCauleyfrom Landmark Travel
Ann is the top point scorer for Round 6 of Travel Dailyrsquos
Super 15 Rugby industry footy tipping competition and has won an Emirates
Travel Daily is Australiarsquos leading travel industry publicationProduced each weekday since 1994 the newsletter is first with the latest industry news and is available by paid subscription to people within the travel industry Sign up for a free 14 day trial subscription at wwwtraveldailycomauPostal address PO Box 1010 Epping NSW 1710 Australiastreet address 441 Rawson St Epping NSW 2121 Australia P 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) f 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)
Travel Daily is a publication of TDaily Pty Ltd ABN 34 108 508 765 All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain written permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparation of Travel Daily no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Information is published in good faith to stimulate independent investigation of the matters canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
Publishermanaging Editor Bruce PiperEditor Guy Dundasassistant Editor Matt LennonContributors Jenny Piper and Barry MathesonEmail infotraveldailycomau
Advertising and Marketing Christie-Lee Lachance Lisa Martin and Magda HerdzikEmail advertisingtraveldailycomauBusiness manager Jenny PiperEmail accountstraveldailycomauPart of the Travel Daily group of publications
business events news
Monday 24th Mar 2014
Throughout March Travel Daily is giving readers the chance to win a five night holiday to Queenstown for two valued at over $3500 courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand
The prize includes two return economy class airfares from capital cities in Australia to Queenstown with Air New Zealand five nights accommodation at Millennium Queenstown a 3-day ski pass and rental from NZ SKI and Kawarau Bridge Tandem bungy tickets from AJ Hackett
Every day this month Travel Daily will ask a different NZ-related question The subscriber with the most correct entries and the most creative response to the final question will win this magical holiday
Q16 In October 2014 Air New Zealand begins flying the next generation 787-9 Dreamliner to which
Australian cityEmail your answers to newzealandcomptraveldailycomau
WIN A MAGICAL WINTER ESCAPE TO
NEW ZEALAND
Click here for terms amp conditions
AampK Private TouringaBErCromBiE amp Kent has
released an ldquoaffordablerdquo range of new Connections Private Touring choices departing in 2014
The trips are pitched as being designed for solo travellers or twin share and include a seven-day holiday in Botswana in Aug (06 amp 13 Aug) to the Okavango Delta priced from $6060ppts
AampKrsquos nine-day Sri Lanka Tea amp Temples itinerary departing on 06 13 20 amp 27 Sep is available from $1695ppts or the eight-day Peru Inca Delights on either 0512 19 amp 26 Oct leads in at $3220ppts
Other options in the range visit China in Nov amp Vietnam in Dec
Kiwi mountain guidesmounTain guiding company
Queenstown Mountain Holidays has commenced operation on New Zealandrsquos South Island today
The firm offers professionally guided ascents of NZrsquos highest mountains - Mt Cook Mt Aspiring and Mt Tasman - in addition to guided backcountry skiing and helicopter accessed hiking trails in NZrsquos Southern Alps - more info at queenstownmountainholidayscom
CPT appointmentsCroWnE Plaza Terrigal has
named Lachlan Walker as its new general manager amid a shake-up of the hotelrsquos management team
Other changes see Ruth Mason appointed as Crowne Meetings Director Logan Daley recruited as food amp beverage manager and three sous chefs employed
New Trsquoport APAC md marK Meehan has been
promoted to the role of managing director Asia-Pacific for global travel GDS provider Travelport
Meehan has held a number of management positions in his 15 years working with the firm
BT boosts EY crsquoshareLaTvian flag carrier AirBaltic
has expanded its codeshare pact with Etihad Airways with new routes added to the agreement
BT codes will now feature on EY flights from Abu Dhabi amp Riga to AMS BRU FRA MUC and ZRH
Sheraton Mel getting into gearLEading up to the
Australian Grand Prix recently the Sheraton Melbourne hosted its first event in the form of a special cocktail reception with Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton as the official guest of honour
Guests at the event were all members of the Starwood Preferred Guest Moments loyalty program who had bid for a chance to join the event attended by the race ace
Ten guests could also bid for an opportunity for a one-on-one meet and greet at the event
Hamilton won the 2008 Formula One World Championship title
and now drives for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team
Sheraton Melbourne due to officially open to the public at the end of this month is pictured above with Lewis Hamilton
Rd 1 Results
CONGRATULATIONSLeanne McMillan
from Travel CTM
Leanne is the top point scorer for Round 1 of Travel Dailyrsquos
AFL industry footy tipping competition and has won
a double admission pass to Taronga Zoo with a koala
encounter
Major Prize Sponsors1st Prize two return flights to Dubai courtesy of Emirates
2nd Prize 5-night holiday to Vanuatu courtesy of Air Vanuatu
For all the best vacancies visit httpwwwaaappointmentscomaus
Call 1300 363 500or visit wwwdriveawaycomau
Earlybird Sale
Worldwide Car Hire Motorhome Rental Peugeot Leasing
must end 31 MarchBonus offers Discounted prices FREE days
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
How do I build my Travel Fund Issue any ticket on the QF network and receivehellip
$10 towards every Economy class short haul ticket
$30 towards every Business First class short haul ticket
$20 towards every Economy class long haul ticket
$50 towards every Business First class long haul ticket
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas are giving you the opportunity to build your own travel fund for travel on the Qantas network plus a major prize
This week Travel Daily is giving away three nights accommodation for two at the Regent BaliSituated on the south east coast of Bali where the spectacular coral reef is complimentary by picture-postcard swaying palms white sandy beaches and tempting turquoise waters Regent Bali invites you to explore its four-acre estate of stunning tropical gardens and private beachFor your chance to win answer correctly four questions featured in TD from Monday to Thursday this week plus answer the final question featured on Friday Email all your answers by COB on Fri 28th Mar tobalitraveldailycomau
In what town is Regent Bali located
Terms and Conditions
QR working DjiboutiQaTar Airways will introduce
a new thrice weekly non-stop service from Doha to Djibouti commencing 27 Jul
The service will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft
Djiboutirsquos addition comes as QR prepares to launch new flights to Philadelphia and Larnaca in Apr Edinburgh and Istanbul Sabiha in May Miami and Tokyo Haneda in Jun and DallasFt Worth in Jul
Spirit Boot CampmorE than 500 guests aboard
Carnival Spirit participated today in what has been billed as the ldquoworld firstrdquo Biggest Boot Camp at Sea on the shiprsquos top deck
The class was led by celebrity fitness instructor Shannan Ponton - Carnival Cruise Linesrsquo first Australian ambassador
New Kakadu identitynorTHErn
Territory-based travel amp tourism firm Gagudju Dreaming has relaunched as Kakadu Tourism with a new logo
The companyrsquos businesses include Crocodile Hotel Cooinda Lodge Yellow Water Cruises and Spirt of Kakadu Adventure Tours
The move aims to make it easier for intrsquol and domestic tourists to identify the grouprsquos products
SQ Reception launchsingaPorE Airlines has
opened its First Class Check-In Reception at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal Two this month
The reception facility is available to the carrierrsquos First Class and Solitaire PPS Club members
Brochures of the Week
APT - Luxury Small Ships 201415Two new ships have been added to the APT Small Ship range for the new season with the 132-cabin LrsquoAustral cruising in Canada and Alaska while the 44-cabin MV Tere Moana can be booked for guests wishing to sail the Mediterranean Both small-ship and expedition voyages are available in Europe Cuba Norway Antarctica Papua New Guinea Greece and more with a total of 30 itineraries seven of which are new
Voyages offer high 12 crew to guest ratios to ensure superior service
Creative Holidays - Hawaii 201415On the back of record Australian visitor numbers to Hawaii comes the latest guide to the Aloha state which again is packed with a host of new features Exclusive Creative Club deals are widespread along with an expanded property range outside of Waikiki meaning there is more to see and a wider choice of places to stay on three other major islands and on the Oahu North Shore A range of suggested self-drive journeys
have also been developed for guests wishing to move at their own pace
Eastern Europe Travel - Eastern Europe 2014Featuring Luftner Cruisesrsquo Amadeus Brilliant on the cover this guide to many of the countries behind the former Iron Curtain now offer some of the worldrsquos most attractive and enticing tourist drawcards Fully escorted coach tours of Poland the Balkans and Romania feature along with stopover itineraries in Warsaw Krakow Vienna and Budapest among more New Danube cruises offer great flexibility while a new
10-day Budapest to Istanbul tour includes deluxe rail and will be popular
Qantas Holidays - Arabian Peninsula 201415Fresh onto agent shelves last week is the first ever standalone Arabian Peninsula brochure from Qantas Holidays The guide to the fascinating region features 24 pages full of information on a wide variety of hotels luxury resort destinations and their features sightseeing tours and transfers to and from airports wharves and more Destinations covered include Dubai Abu Dhabi and Oman High room allotments at
many properties will ensure bookings can also be confirmed on the spot
2014-2015
ARABIAN PENINSULA
EastErn EuropE
2014
Central Europe | Balkans
Carriers improve in Feb OTPoffiCiaL government data into
on-time running statistics from major Australian airlines for Feb has reported a major year-on-year improvement in departures arrivals and cancellations
Qantas in particular achieved its highest on-time departures and arrivals figures in more than a decade at 925 with airport records broken in Perth amp Darwin
New personal best departure results were also recorded in Brisbane Adelaide amp Townsville
Qantas Domestic ceo Lyell Strambi said despite the carrierrsquos current financial challenges QFrsquos operational performance ldquohas never been strongerrdquo and was a leading factor for Qantas pax
Not far behind was Virgin Australia itself surpassing 91 for on-schedule departures with Jetstar amp Tigerair both above 80
The results were a huge jump on the 773 average score noted for departures one year earlier
Cancellations were also minimal with only QantasLink above 2 while Qantas Jetstar Tigerair and REX all recorded less than 1 for flights not operating
The musical chairs game for the
most punctual airport sending flights away shifted to Mount Isa who recorded a 958 score
mEanWHiLE overall figures on the Australian domestic landscape showed just over 5 million pax flew within the country in Jan an increase of 32 year-on-year
Capacity and revenue paying passengers both jumped leaving average industry-wide load factors on measured routes down 01
East-coast trunk routes all continued to perform strongly with MEL to Sunshine Coast seeing the biggest improvement with pax numbers up 373
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week Travel Dailyrsquos Monday featureIf your firm is releasing a new brochure yoursquod like to make the industry aware of send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries including a PDF of the front cover and contact details to brochurestraveldailycomau
Rd 6 Winner
CONGRATULATIONS
Ann McCauleyfrom Landmark Travel
Ann is the top point scorer for Round 6 of Travel Dailyrsquos
Super 15 Rugby industry footy tipping competition and has won an Emirates
Travel Daily is Australiarsquos leading travel industry publicationProduced each weekday since 1994 the newsletter is first with the latest industry news and is available by paid subscription to people within the travel industry Sign up for a free 14 day trial subscription at wwwtraveldailycomauPostal address PO Box 1010 Epping NSW 1710 Australiastreet address 441 Rawson St Epping NSW 2121 Australia P 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) f 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)
Travel Daily is a publication of TDaily Pty Ltd ABN 34 108 508 765 All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain written permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparation of Travel Daily no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Information is published in good faith to stimulate independent investigation of the matters canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
Publishermanaging Editor Bruce PiperEditor Guy Dundasassistant Editor Matt LennonContributors Jenny Piper and Barry MathesonEmail infotraveldailycomau
Advertising and Marketing Christie-Lee Lachance Lisa Martin and Magda HerdzikEmail advertisingtraveldailycomauBusiness manager Jenny PiperEmail accountstraveldailycomauPart of the Travel Daily group of publications
business events news
Monday 24th Mar 2014
Throughout March Travel Daily is giving readers the chance to win a five night holiday to Queenstown for two valued at over $3500 courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand
The prize includes two return economy class airfares from capital cities in Australia to Queenstown with Air New Zealand five nights accommodation at Millennium Queenstown a 3-day ski pass and rental from NZ SKI and Kawarau Bridge Tandem bungy tickets from AJ Hackett
Every day this month Travel Daily will ask a different NZ-related question The subscriber with the most correct entries and the most creative response to the final question will win this magical holiday
Q16 In October 2014 Air New Zealand begins flying the next generation 787-9 Dreamliner to which
Australian cityEmail your answers to newzealandcomptraveldailycomau
WIN A MAGICAL WINTER ESCAPE TO
NEW ZEALAND
Click here for terms amp conditions
AampK Private TouringaBErCromBiE amp Kent has
released an ldquoaffordablerdquo range of new Connections Private Touring choices departing in 2014
The trips are pitched as being designed for solo travellers or twin share and include a seven-day holiday in Botswana in Aug (06 amp 13 Aug) to the Okavango Delta priced from $6060ppts
AampKrsquos nine-day Sri Lanka Tea amp Temples itinerary departing on 06 13 20 amp 27 Sep is available from $1695ppts or the eight-day Peru Inca Delights on either 0512 19 amp 26 Oct leads in at $3220ppts
Other options in the range visit China in Nov amp Vietnam in Dec
Kiwi mountain guidesmounTain guiding company
Queenstown Mountain Holidays has commenced operation on New Zealandrsquos South Island today
The firm offers professionally guided ascents of NZrsquos highest mountains - Mt Cook Mt Aspiring and Mt Tasman - in addition to guided backcountry skiing and helicopter accessed hiking trails in NZrsquos Southern Alps - more info at queenstownmountainholidayscom
CPT appointmentsCroWnE Plaza Terrigal has
named Lachlan Walker as its new general manager amid a shake-up of the hotelrsquos management team
Other changes see Ruth Mason appointed as Crowne Meetings Director Logan Daley recruited as food amp beverage manager and three sous chefs employed
New Trsquoport APAC md marK Meehan has been
promoted to the role of managing director Asia-Pacific for global travel GDS provider Travelport
Meehan has held a number of management positions in his 15 years working with the firm
BT boosts EY crsquoshareLaTvian flag carrier AirBaltic
has expanded its codeshare pact with Etihad Airways with new routes added to the agreement
BT codes will now feature on EY flights from Abu Dhabi amp Riga to AMS BRU FRA MUC and ZRH
Sheraton Mel getting into gearLEading up to the
Australian Grand Prix recently the Sheraton Melbourne hosted its first event in the form of a special cocktail reception with Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton as the official guest of honour
Guests at the event were all members of the Starwood Preferred Guest Moments loyalty program who had bid for a chance to join the event attended by the race ace
Ten guests could also bid for an opportunity for a one-on-one meet and greet at the event
Hamilton won the 2008 Formula One World Championship title
and now drives for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team
Sheraton Melbourne due to officially open to the public at the end of this month is pictured above with Lewis Hamilton
Rd 1 Results
CONGRATULATIONSLeanne McMillan
from Travel CTM
Leanne is the top point scorer for Round 1 of Travel Dailyrsquos
AFL industry footy tipping competition and has won
a double admission pass to Taronga Zoo with a koala
encounter
Major Prize Sponsors1st Prize two return flights to Dubai courtesy of Emirates
2nd Prize 5-night holiday to Vanuatu courtesy of Air Vanuatu
For all the best vacancies visit httpwwwaaappointmentscomaus
Call 1300 363 500or visit wwwdriveawaycomau
Earlybird Sale
Worldwide Car Hire Motorhome Rental Peugeot Leasing
must end 31 MarchBonus offers Discounted prices FREE days
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
How do I build my Travel Fund Issue any ticket on the QF network and receivehellip
$10 towards every Economy class short haul ticket
$30 towards every Business First class short haul ticket
$20 towards every Economy class long haul ticket
$50 towards every Business First class long haul ticket
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas are giving you the opportunity to build your own travel fund for travel on the Qantas network plus a major prize
Travel Daily is Australiarsquos leading travel industry publicationProduced each weekday since 1994 the newsletter is first with the latest industry news and is available by paid subscription to people within the travel industry Sign up for a free 14 day trial subscription at wwwtraveldailycomauPostal address PO Box 1010 Epping NSW 1710 Australiastreet address 441 Rawson St Epping NSW 2121 Australia P 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) f 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)
Travel Daily is a publication of TDaily Pty Ltd ABN 34 108 508 765 All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain written permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparation of Travel Daily no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Information is published in good faith to stimulate independent investigation of the matters canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
Publishermanaging Editor Bruce PiperEditor Guy Dundasassistant Editor Matt LennonContributors Jenny Piper and Barry MathesonEmail infotraveldailycomau
Advertising and Marketing Christie-Lee Lachance Lisa Martin and Magda HerdzikEmail advertisingtraveldailycomauBusiness manager Jenny PiperEmail accountstraveldailycomauPart of the Travel Daily group of publications
business events news
Monday 24th Mar 2014
Throughout March Travel Daily is giving readers the chance to win a five night holiday to Queenstown for two valued at over $3500 courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand
The prize includes two return economy class airfares from capital cities in Australia to Queenstown with Air New Zealand five nights accommodation at Millennium Queenstown a 3-day ski pass and rental from NZ SKI and Kawarau Bridge Tandem bungy tickets from AJ Hackett
Every day this month Travel Daily will ask a different NZ-related question The subscriber with the most correct entries and the most creative response to the final question will win this magical holiday
Q16 In October 2014 Air New Zealand begins flying the next generation 787-9 Dreamliner to which
Australian cityEmail your answers to newzealandcomptraveldailycomau
WIN A MAGICAL WINTER ESCAPE TO
NEW ZEALAND
Click here for terms amp conditions
AampK Private TouringaBErCromBiE amp Kent has
released an ldquoaffordablerdquo range of new Connections Private Touring choices departing in 2014
The trips are pitched as being designed for solo travellers or twin share and include a seven-day holiday in Botswana in Aug (06 amp 13 Aug) to the Okavango Delta priced from $6060ppts
AampKrsquos nine-day Sri Lanka Tea amp Temples itinerary departing on 06 13 20 amp 27 Sep is available from $1695ppts or the eight-day Peru Inca Delights on either 0512 19 amp 26 Oct leads in at $3220ppts
Other options in the range visit China in Nov amp Vietnam in Dec
Kiwi mountain guidesmounTain guiding company
Queenstown Mountain Holidays has commenced operation on New Zealandrsquos South Island today
The firm offers professionally guided ascents of NZrsquos highest mountains - Mt Cook Mt Aspiring and Mt Tasman - in addition to guided backcountry skiing and helicopter accessed hiking trails in NZrsquos Southern Alps - more info at queenstownmountainholidayscom
CPT appointmentsCroWnE Plaza Terrigal has
named Lachlan Walker as its new general manager amid a shake-up of the hotelrsquos management team
Other changes see Ruth Mason appointed as Crowne Meetings Director Logan Daley recruited as food amp beverage manager and three sous chefs employed
New Trsquoport APAC md marK Meehan has been
promoted to the role of managing director Asia-Pacific for global travel GDS provider Travelport
Meehan has held a number of management positions in his 15 years working with the firm
BT boosts EY crsquoshareLaTvian flag carrier AirBaltic
has expanded its codeshare pact with Etihad Airways with new routes added to the agreement
BT codes will now feature on EY flights from Abu Dhabi amp Riga to AMS BRU FRA MUC and ZRH
Sheraton Mel getting into gearLEading up to the
Australian Grand Prix recently the Sheraton Melbourne hosted its first event in the form of a special cocktail reception with Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton as the official guest of honour
Guests at the event were all members of the Starwood Preferred Guest Moments loyalty program who had bid for a chance to join the event attended by the race ace
Ten guests could also bid for an opportunity for a one-on-one meet and greet at the event
Hamilton won the 2008 Formula One World Championship title
and now drives for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team
Sheraton Melbourne due to officially open to the public at the end of this month is pictured above with Lewis Hamilton
Rd 1 Results
CONGRATULATIONSLeanne McMillan
from Travel CTM
Leanne is the top point scorer for Round 1 of Travel Dailyrsquos
AFL industry footy tipping competition and has won
a double admission pass to Taronga Zoo with a koala
encounter
Major Prize Sponsors1st Prize two return flights to Dubai courtesy of Emirates
2nd Prize 5-night holiday to Vanuatu courtesy of Air Vanuatu
For all the best vacancies visit httpwwwaaappointmentscomaus
Call 1300 363 500or visit wwwdriveawaycomau
Earlybird Sale
Worldwide Car Hire Motorhome Rental Peugeot Leasing
must end 31 MarchBonus offers Discounted prices FREE days
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
How do I build my Travel Fund Issue any ticket on the QF network and receivehellip
$10 towards every Economy class short haul ticket
$30 towards every Business First class short haul ticket
$20 towards every Economy class long haul ticket
$50 towards every Business First class long haul ticket
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas are giving you the opportunity to build your own travel fund for travel on the Qantas network plus a major prize
For all the best vacancies visit httpwwwaaappointmentscomaus
Call 1300 363 500or visit wwwdriveawaycomau
Earlybird Sale
Worldwide Car Hire Motorhome Rental Peugeot Leasing
must end 31 MarchBonus offers Discounted prices FREE days
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
How do I build my Travel Fund Issue any ticket on the QF network and receivehellip
$10 towards every Economy class short haul ticket
$30 towards every Business First class short haul ticket
$20 towards every Economy class long haul ticket
$50 towards every Business First class long haul ticket
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas are giving you the opportunity to build your own travel fund for travel on the Qantas network plus a major prize
Build yourtravel fund
Call 1300 363 500or visit wwwdriveawaycomau
Earlybird Sale
Worldwide Car Hire Motorhome Rental Peugeot Leasing
must end 31 MarchBonus offers Discounted prices FREE days
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
How do I build my Travel Fund Issue any ticket on the QF network and receivehellip
$10 towards every Economy class short haul ticket
$30 towards every Business First class short haul ticket
$20 towards every Economy class long haul ticket
$50 towards every Business First class long haul ticket
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas are giving you the opportunity to build your own travel fund for travel on the Qantas network plus a major prize
Build yourtravel fund
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas Terms amp Conditions Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 01-31 March 2014 on QF itineraries ex Australia plated on QF (081) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only Infant Group Sales Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible The Top agent Nationally with the highest sales will win the Major prize a minimum of $4000000 in ticketed sales during the promotion plus 20 growth from the previous year is required to qualify This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only Travel funds are capped please email your local CTG state sales representative to claim your travel fund claims will only be accepted by COB 07 April 2014 Consolidated Travel and Qantas Airways reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time Redemption of the Airline Ticket fund to be made through Consolidated Travel and is subject to seat availability and subject to the terms and conditions stated on the suppliersrsquo certificate Airline tickets cannot be reissued and are non-transferable and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winning agency accepts any conditions of use of the various components of the prize Prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winning agency is unable to use a prize as stated Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications To the extent that there is any FBT liability this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipientrsquos annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law All prizes include GST where applicable and taxes are included in the price of the ticket and land content Long Haul flights will be deemed ex Australia to EuropeUSAAfricaSth America all other flight will fall under short haul Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791 Date of issue 28 February 2014
Major Prize$2000 Travel FundTo be in the running achieve the highest sales between 01-31 March 2014 and you could be jetting off on a Qantas A380
How do I build my Travel Fund Issue any ticket on the QF network and receivehellip
$10 towards every Economy class short haul ticket
$30 towards every Business First class short haul ticket
$20 towards every Economy class long haul ticket
$50 towards every Business First class long haul ticket
Consolidated Travel amp Qantas are giving you the opportunity to build your own travel fund for travel on the Qantas network plus a major prize
